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The National Cash Register Company exhibit under construction at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
Illinois Central Railroad exhibit
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
The American Can Company exhibit at A Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
Buddha statue at the Lama Temple exhibit.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the stairway leading up to the Hall of Science Tower.
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Date:
1933
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
The Tree of Knowledge display inside the Hall of Science building at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1933
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the Century of Progress Fountain of Science sculpture
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Date:
1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the Great Hall looking north inside the Hall of Science building
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Date:
1933
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
One of the bathrooms inside the Hall of Science building.
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Date:
1933
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Century of Progress records
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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
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
Oblique view of the Great Hall inside the Hall of Science building.
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Date:
1932
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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
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the bathroom turnstile inside the Hall of Science
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Exterior view of the northern facade of the Hall of Science building
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Date:
February 24, 1932
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Century of Progress records
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Public access
Construction of the General Exhibits building
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Date:
1932
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Century of Progress records
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Public access
General Motors Compound
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
General Motors Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Concept drawing for the Ford Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Chrysler Motors Building at night
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and Adlai Stevenson review cattle at a stock show
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Richard J. Daley and Governor Adlai Stevenson II inspecting prized cattle at a livestock show. Governor Stevenson is holding the rope lead.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Showing off a steer to Richard J. Daley and Adlai Stevenson II
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A boy holds a rope to show off his prized steer to a smiling Richard J. Daley and Governor Adlai Stevenson II at a livestock show.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Showing off a steer to Richard J. Daley and Adlai Stevenson II
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A boy shows off his prized steer to Richard J. Daley and Governor Adlai Stevenson II at a Stock Show. The steer's ear is tagged number 443.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley greets a man in Native American dress at the American Indian Center booth at a Holiday Folk Fair. Colonel "Jack" Reilly stands to the right.
Date:
1973
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley at a trade show
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Mayor Richard J. Daley walks between two unidentified officials at a trade show, followed by a group of others.
Date:
circa 1955-1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Boat Show at McCormick Place
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Boat Show at McCormick Place
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley with loaf of bread at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley examines a loaf of bread presented by an unidentified woman in ethnic dress at the Lithuania booth at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier.
Date:
1976
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. The fair was held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tour the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (at right) tour the Chicago International Trade Fair on a motorized cart, accompanied by Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley. The fair was held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Seen here is the Italian State Tourist Information Office located in the Pavilion's auditorium room.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the Italian science exhibit at the Century of Progress Hall of Science
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This part of the exhibit featured surgical instruments from Pompei, Italy.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the Italian science exhibit at the Century of Progress Hall of Science
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This part of the exhibit featured Italian contributions to medicine.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
View of the Italian science exhibit at the Century of Progress Hall of Science
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Southeast view of the front exterior to the Electrical Building.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
The South Wing of the Court of States exhibit.
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The Court of States was part of the Federal Building exhibit on Northerly Island.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Exterior view of the Georgia facade to the Court of States exhibition
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Court of States exhibition under construction in 1933.
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The Court of States was part of the Federal Building exhibit on Northerly Island.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access

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