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Sears, Roebuck and Company building as seen from the northeast.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Night view of the Hall of Science from the north.
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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


Century of Progress Sky Ride towers
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At its completion, the two Skyride towers stood over 620 feet tall and spanned over 1,800 feet apart.
Date:
1933-1934
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


Century of Progress Sky Ride towers
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At its completion, the two Skyride towers stood over 620 feet tall and spanned over 1,800 feet apart.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Century of Progress Sky Ride tower
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At its completion, the two Skyride towers stood over 620 feet tall and spanned over 1,800 feet apart.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Construction of the one of the Century of Progress Skyride towers
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Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Construction of the one of the Century of Progress Skyride towers showing Soldier Field in background
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Date:
1933-03-16
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic touring A Century of Progress assemble for a group photo.
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Date:
undated
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Concessions Department staff group photo
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Aimee Semple McPherson (seated on the left) at the Streets of Paris outdoor cafe
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McPherson was an evangelist and founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
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
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Public access


Women pose for a fashion show in 1932
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


The Guild House Party Tour visits the Century of Progress and meets with fair officials.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Two unidentified men looking over the diorama of the Century of Progress Belgian Village.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Admiral Byrd aboard the ship City of New York
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Admiral Byrd's flagship City of New York arrives in Chicago for A Century of Progress. Byrd sailed the City of New York during one of his famous expeditions to the Antarctic.
Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


City of New York ship arriving in Chicago
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Admiral Byrd's flagship City of New York arrives in Chicago for A Century of Progress. Byrd sailed the City of New York during one of his famous expeditions to the Antarctic.
Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


The Century of Progress Greyhound tour bus, which carried over 20 million attendees around the fairgrounds.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access



Photo of a balloon race at the moment of launch. The northern facade of the Hall of Science building is in the background.
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Date:
1932
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
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access



Procession of women in period costume
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Indiana Day at the Court of States, Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933
Collection:
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 Home Planning Hall under construction
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During the Fair, the Home Planning Hall was part of the Home and Industrial Arts Group and featured exhibits on heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and refrigeration, as well as other appliances and home-improvement items.
Date:
March 1, 1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


View of the Home Planning Hall in February of 1933.
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During the Fair, the Home Planning Hall was part of the Home and Industrial Arts Group and featured exhibits on heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and refrigeration, as well as other appliances and home-improvement items.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


View of the Home Planning Hall under construction
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During the Fair, the Home Planning Hall was part of the Home and Industrial Arts Group and featured exhibits on heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and refrigeration, as well as other appliances and home-improvement items.
Date:
January 1, 1933
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
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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
Collection:
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
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
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Public access


One of the bathrooms inside the Hall of Science building.
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Date:
1933
Collection:
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
Collection:
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
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Interior view of the Great Hall under construction at the Hall of Science
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Date:
June 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 north entrance to the Hall of Science.
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Date:
1932-03-28
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
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Eastern view of the Hall of Science across from the lagoon.
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Date:
1932-02-23
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Interior view of the Hall of Science exhibit under construction.
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Date:
December 31, 2019
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Exterior view of the Hall of Science under construction
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Date:
November 1, 1931
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Interior view of the Hall of Science under construction in preparation for A Century of Progress.
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Date:
October 1931
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Exterior view of the Hall of Science under construction
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Date:
Oct 1, 1931
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Exterior view of the Hall of Science under construction
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Date:
Oct 1, 1931
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access


Construction of the Hall of Science
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Date:
August 1, 1931
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access


Construction of the Hall of Science
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Date:
August 1, 1931
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access