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Italian building at A Century of Progress
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The Italian building at A Century of Progress was the subject for this interesting miniature camera study.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Street view of the Beach Midway at the Century of Progress.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access



Members of the committee planning Mexico Day to be held at A Century of Progress
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Reproduction of one of the Mayan temples, buildings of the Monjas, or Nunnery, at Uxmal, Yucatan
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Singer Laura T. Martin posing in front of the Century of Progress Avenue of Flags.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Two of the contestants who entered in the 'Parade of the Masques' contest
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


The Century of Progress International Exposition, illuminated at night by searchlights.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Night view of the Illinois Host Building at the Century of Progress International Exposition, 1933-1934.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


The Old Mill and the International Friendship Garden at the Century of Progress Horticultural Exhibit.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Night view of the Entrance to the Hall of Science
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Hall of Science dedication
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Date:
June 1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Hall of Science
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Hall of Science from the South Lagoon
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Sculpture of 'Man Combating Ignorance' on the North approach of the Hall of Science
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Date:
1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Bronze Age Minoan cup
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A Bronze Age Minoan cup, ca. 1530-1750 B.C.E. The drawing depicts a treaty ceremony involving soldiers and farmers. The soldiers are holding swords and wearing plumed hats, while the two farmers off to the right are carrying staffs and wearing bulkier clothing.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Minoan vase ca. 1530-1750 B.C.E.
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The upper carving depicts three bulls being lead led into an athletic arena for a bull leaping ceremony. The lower carving depicts pairs of boxers entering the ring equipped with headgear and gloves.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Silver vase from Pompeii
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Etruscan bronze mirror depicting Castor, one of the Heavenly twins
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Saint Michael soapstone carving
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Construction of the General Exhibits Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Street scene in front of the Century of Progress General Exhibits Building.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access



Street scene at the Century of Progress Mexican Village.
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Note the pottery on display and the donkey carriage.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Spectators walk through the Merrie England village at the Century of Progress Foreign Villages exhibition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Man in Bedouin clothes at the Century of Progress Foreign Villages exhibit.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Conception by Hugh Ferriss of how the Ford Exhibition building will look at night
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The building is nine hundred feet long and ten stories in height at its center. It faces upon a five acre park fronting Lake Michigan. Albert Kahn of Detroit is the architect, and Walter Dorwin Teague of New York, the industrial designer, is in charge of the interior display.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Lakeside view of the Federal Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Aerial view of the Federal Building
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Crowd watching a stunt driving demonstration
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Orchestra performing in the Century of Progress bandshell near Lake Michigan.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Cars driving around track at the Century of Progress International Exposition, 1933-1934
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Test of strength and muscular control device known as a Thrustor
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Motor and control equipment demonstrates its suitability
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Electrical industry historical murals at the General Electric House of Magic
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8 of the 14 huge pillars covered with murals depicting the story of the electrical industry. These pillars are located above the General Electric House of Magic (at lower left), and extend along the entire length of the balcony over the exhibit.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Model electric kitchen is one of the features of the General Electric exhibit
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Model city in the General Electric exhibit
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Construction of the Electrical Group
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Date:
1931-09-30
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Light sculpture that flanked the side of the Electrical Building exhibit at the Century of Progress Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


View of Electrical Building from Lake Michigan.
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A fountain can be seen in the courtyard.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Portrait of Edison, Ford, and Firestone done by H. Harrington Betts on display in Electric Light and Power Industry's exhibit
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Unidentified men, possibly officials of the Century of Progress, signing document on desk.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


The man on the left is Rufus C. Dawes, president of the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago.
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Rufus Dawes was the brother of Charles G. Dawes, former Vice President of the United States. Charles G. Dawes was instrumental in soliciting private donations to finance the exposition and served as consultant to his brother.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Colonial American military reenactors on parade in Colonial Village
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Woman admires the painting "The birthplace of Our Nation's Flag"
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Exhibition building 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


Artist's sketch of the Hiram Walker Exhibition
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Artist's sketch of the Armour and Company building
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The building features a glass-enclosed restaurant and the open air plaza in the front.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


The Avenue of Flags
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Century of Progress aerial photograph by the Chicago Aerial Survey Company
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access