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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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Group of school-girls from St. Thomas, Ontario, enjoy the thrills of the safety coaster during their visit
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The roller coaster ride at the Century of Progress Midway.
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The Midway was a nod to the amusement rides at the Midway Plaisance during the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in 1893.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The roller coaster ride at the Century of Progress Midway.
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The Midway was a nod to the amusement rides at the Midway Plaisance during the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in 1893.
Date:
1933-1934
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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