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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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Diorama of the Alaskan outdoors
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Enchanted Isle during construction
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Construction of Magic Mountain for the Enchanted Island exhibit at A Century of Progress. The photo was taken in February of 1933, a few months before the grand opening of the Fair.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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The Enchanted Island exhibit at A Century of Progress.
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Magic Mountain can be seen behind the large toy elephant.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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The Enchanted Island exhibit at A Century of Progress.
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Magic Mountain can be seen in the background.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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View of Magic Mountain at the Enchanted Island exhibit
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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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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