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Queen Elizabeth II visits the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II (left foreground), Prince Philip, Richard J. Daley, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley visit the Chicago International Trade Fair, held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
One of the exhibits at A Century of Progress depicting a modest homestead in the tropics.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Court of States exhibition under construction
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Here workers can be seen constructing the exhibit's central arch.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the Skyride with the Hall of Science in the foreground.
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Also visible on the upper right are two rocket cars transporting Fair patrons across the Skyride at an elevation of 210 feet. The ride across the Skyride took about four minutes.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The National Cash Register Company exhibit under construction at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Illinois Central Railroad exhibit
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The American Can Company exhibit at A Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Buddha statue at the Lama Temple exhibit.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the stairway leading up to the Hall of Science Tower.
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The Tree of Knowledge display inside the Hall of Science building at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the Century of Progress Fountain of Science sculpture
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the Great Hall looking north inside the Hall of Science building
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
One of the bathrooms inside the Hall of Science building.
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The eastern facade of the Hall of Science, with the bottom portion of the Carillon Tower visible to the left of the stairway.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Oblique view of the Great Hall inside the Hall of Science building.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
The dedication ceremony for the Hall of Science building.
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Date:
June 1, 1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the bathroom turnstile inside the Hall of Science
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Exterior view of the northern facade of the Hall of Science building
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Date:
February 24, 1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Construction of the General Exhibits building
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
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
Access:
Public access
Construction of Magic Mountain for the Enchanted Island exhibit at A Century of Progress
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the Enchanted Island exhibit under construction in preparation for the Chicago World's Fair
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Enchanted Island was built between the lagoon and Lake Michigan, and included a mountainside slide, a fairy castle, a mechanical zoo, a miniature railroad, and a theater, among other exhibits.
Date:
March 1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
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
Access:
Public access
Figurines at the Art & Costume Collection exhibit
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These figures are displaying costumes from Germany.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Edward H. Sniffen, Asst. Vice-President of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, signing contract for renewal of the company's exhibit
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Date:
1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The Hupmobile exhibit at A Century of Progress International Exhibition, 1933-1934.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The Pullman train car exhibit at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
General Motors Compound
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
General Motors Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Concept drawing for the Ford Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Chrysler Motors Building at night
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley greets a woman at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier.
Date:
1976
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley and Michael Bilandic at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley and Alderman Michael Bilandic watch a weaving demonstration at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier.
Date:
1976
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Scenes of Mayor Richard J. Daley with participants at a Holiday Folk Fair.
Date:
1974
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at a trade show
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Mayor Richard J. Daley and several Kearney & Trecker representatives stand next to a Kearney & Trecker "Milwaukee-matic 100" milling machine at a trade show.
Date:
circa 1960-1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley wearing sombrero at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley wears a sombrero at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier. An unidentified nun stands beside him.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Richard J. Daley shaking hands with a woman wearing ethnic dress at a Holiday Folk Fair booth.
Date:
circa 1970-1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley and Adlai Stevenson II at a Livestock Expo
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At the Stock Show, Governor Adlai Stevenson II shakes hands with an unidentified man while Richard J. Daley looks on.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley with Adlai Stevenson
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Mayor Richard J. Daley stands with a group of men including Martin Kennelly and Adlai Stevenson II.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Boat Show at McCormick Place
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Boat Show at McCormick Place.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at the Polish booth at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley greets a group of Polish women at the Poland booth at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley accepting gift for Eleanor Daley at National Housewares Exhibit
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Mayor Richard J. Daley accepts a gift for Eleanor "Sis" Daley from the Housewares Industry, at the National Housewares Exhibit.
Date:
January 1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tour the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tour the Chicago International Trade Fair on a motorized cart, accompanied by Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, and others. The fair was held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tour the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tour the Chicago International Trade Fair on a motorized cart, accompanied by Richard J. Daley and others. A number of photographers are in the foreground at the right. The fair was held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Bagpipers at the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Bagpipers entertain Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they tour the Chicago International Trade Fair on a motorized cart, accompanied by Richard J. Daley and others. The fair was held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II (left) and Prince Philip (right) visit the Chicago International Trade Fair, accompanied by Eleanor "Sis" and Richard J. Daley (center) and others. The fair was held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley with two women at the Philippines booth at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier.
Date:
1976
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley with two women at the Philippines booth at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier.
Date:
1976
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access
Richard J. Daley at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and others at a Holiday Folk Fair.
Date:
November 1974
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access
Botero sculpture exhibition, Grant Park
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View, looking northeast, at the installation of Fernando Botero's bronze sculptures for the exhibition "Botero In Chicago" in Grant Park.
Date:
1994
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access

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