Century of Progress Waterfront Sidewalk Scene

Name/Title

Century of Progress Waterfront Sidewalk Scene

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.92

Description

A waterfront sidewalk scene at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Metal railings, cement steps, ramps and pavement surround an area where people are sitting on benches or strolling around. One appears to be climbing over people on a bench. Two slim trees are in the middle and flower beds are on two levels along the stairs. A railing is along the waterfront. Center of photo is dark. Sun is on the left.

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