Century of Progress Chrysler Motors

Name/Title

Century of Progress Chrysler Motors

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.21

Description

Night shot of illuminated Chrysler Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair, with building partially reflected in pool in front. Building is divided in half with pylons on each side of opening. A long glass enclosed wing exhibiting motor vehicles extends to the right. Names of the branches of Chrysler Motors are in lights at roofline of wing (PLYMOUTH, DODGE, DESOTO, CHRYSLER). Remains of fireworks burst cascade from top right. Photo is unmounted.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Made/Created

Studio

Hedrich-Blessing

Date made

1933

Time Period

1930s

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects