Century of Progress Chrysler Motors Building

Name/Title

Century of Progress Chrysler Motors Building

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.63

Description

View of the Chrysler Motors Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Building is white with 4 sets of vertical slits which appear dark in photo. A rounded 2-story covered deck is in front of the entrance which divides the building in half above 4-story level. A fan-shaped design is over the doorway. An oblong reflecting pool with 4 jets is surrounded by walkways. Some tables with umbrellas are at the side. Steps with a railing lead down to the pool and lower level of the building at the front of the image. Four light poles have 3-tiered dome covered lights. A domed structure is at right rear. "CHRYSLER MOTORS" is on the building. Photo is mounted on an ecru paperboard mat.

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