Century of Progress Chrysler Motors Building

Name/Title

Century of Progress Chrysler Motors Building

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.64

Description

Chrysler Motors Building at the Century of Progress Chicago 1933-34 World's Fair. The twin halves of the white building are tied together by the 2-story covered deck in the center. Vertical slits in the facade appear dark. An open 2-story passageway extends along the left side of the photo with lettering on the railing at the top. Benches are at left of wide walkway in front overlooking reflecting pool at the left. "CHRYSLER MOTORS" is at top of the building. Photo is mounted on 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