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A Century of Progress records

A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934 to commemorate the incorporation of the city in 1833. This collection consists of the extant operating records of A Century Progress World's Fair.

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Fireworks
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The outline of the Century of Progress Skyride tower and cableway can be seen to the right of the fireworks. The Federal Building complex at Northerly Island is also seen here at the lower left of the photograph.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Fireworks show above the Federal Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Night time view of a fireworks display from across the lagoon at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Night time view of a fireworks display from across the lagoon at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access

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Collection Details

Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Fairs & Exhibitions
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