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The Hupmobile exhibit at A Century of Progress International Exposition, ca. 1933-1934.
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The exhibit here displays the interior of the vehicle, allowing patrons to see the frame and engine clearly. The Hupmobile was manufactured by the Hupp Motor Company of Detroit, founded by Craig and Louis Hupp in 1908. Hupp Motors manufactured automobiles from 1909 to 1940, when the company went out of business.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The swan float at the Venetian Carnival, held in the World's Fair Lagoon.
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Date:
1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Fannie Brice choosing the winner for the title Miss Chicago
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Neanderthal woman posing at the "World A Million Years Ago" exhibit at A Century of Progress.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Various electrical features on display in the model show window at the exhibit of the Electric Light and Power Industry
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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 shakes hands with a participant at a booth at a Holiday Folk Fair.
Date:
1973
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 greeting woman at a Holiday Folk Fair
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Mayor Richard J. Daley greeting three women at a booth at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier. Michael Bilandic is visible at the far right.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II tours 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 FIAT exhibit is behind them. The fair was held at Navy Pier.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
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 maritime achievements.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Italian science exhibit at the Century of Progress Hall of Science
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The southern facade of the Electrical Building at night.
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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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The Court of States was part of the Federal Building exhibit on Northerly Island.
Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Century of Progress Horticulture building.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Italian painting exhibit at A Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the Hall of Science fountain and the Fountain of Science sculpture
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The corner of the north facade of the Hall of Science, as seen from the lower court.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
View of the northern facade of the Hall of Science
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Oblique view of the northern facade to the Hall of Science building. The photo was taken while the exhibit was under construction.
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Date:
January 1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Eastern view of the Hall of Science across from the lagoon.
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Date:
1931-11-25
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Eastern view of the Hall of Science across from the lagoon.
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Date:
1931
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
Construction of the General Exhibits building
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Date:
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
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:
December 1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The Johnson Outboard Motors and Boats exhibit.
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Patrons view the company's display of its Sea-Horse outboard engines.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The Johnson Outboard Motors and Boats exhibit.
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On display here was one of the company's latest designs of boats.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The mosque float, which won first place at the Venetian Carnival, held in the World's Fair Lagoon.
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Date:
1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Entertainers at the Swiss Village cutting a piece of Swiss cheese to tempt visitors appetites
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Residents of South Dakota visit their state exhibit in the Court of States
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The Hall of Religion
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The Hall of Religion is an important exhibit at the Fair, visited by hundreds of thousands of persons.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The main entrance gate to the Century of Progress Streets of Shanghai exhibit, seen in this photograph as the sun was setting in the late afternoon.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Dog and pony show
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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 examines a loaf of bread at the Lithuania booth at a Holiday Folk Fair at Navy Pier. Col. Jack Riley is at the right.
Date:
1976
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access

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