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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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Eastern view of the Hall of Science across from the lagoon.
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Date:
1932-02-23
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Century of Progress records
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Eastern view of the Hall of Science across from the lagoon.
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Date:
1931
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Century of Progress records
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Eastern view of the Hall of Science across from the lagoon.
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Date:
1931
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Century of Progress records
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Eastern view of the Hall of Science across from the lagoon.
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Date:
1932-01-18
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Century of Progress records
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Night time view of a fireworks display from across the lagoon at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1932
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Century of Progress records
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Night time view of a fireworks display from across the lagoon at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1932
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Century of Progress records
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Panoramic view of the Century of Progress lagoon and Northerly Island.
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Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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The Century of Progress Hall of Science from across the lagoon.
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Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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The circular bridge across the south end of the lagoon.
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Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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The lagoon fountain at A Century of Progress.
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The lagoon fountain was billed at the time as the largest fountain in the world, at 670 feet long and was illuminated at night by colored lights.
Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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The lagoon fountain at A Century of Progress.
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The fountain was billed at the time as the largest fountain in the world, at 670 feet long and was illuminated at night by colored lights.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the Avenue of Flags from across the Century of Progress lagoon
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In the background the Sears Roebuck and Co. exhibit can be seen.
Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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View of the Hall of Science from across the lagoon
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Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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View of the Hall of Science from across the lagoon
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
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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