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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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A Century of Progress Exposition closing ceremony at midnight
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Taps and lowering of flag by Mr. Rufus C. Dawes, President, and Major Lenox R. Lohr, General Manager.
Date:
Oct 31, 1934
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
A stunt performer poses on the Mack fire truck extension ladder
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Dedication of the south unit of the John R. Thompson company building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Dedication of the south unit of the John R. Thompson company building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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North approach to the Hall of Science
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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The Avenue of Flags
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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The Avenue of Flags
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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The Avenue of Flags
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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The Daughters of the American Revolution Flag Day celebration at A Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Veterans of the Spanish American War parade up to the 16th St. bridge from the Avenue of Flags
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Woman admires the painting "The birthplace of Our Nation's Flag"
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access

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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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