Century of Progress Chrysler Motors Building

Name/Title

Century of Progress Chrysler Motors Building

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.67

Description

Night view of the Chrysler Motors Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 World's Fair. Light shining through the slits of the two halves of the building and lights behind the vehicles in the two-story gallery in front of it are reflected perfectly in the reflecting pool which has a row of slim dark trees on each side. At left of the photo is a lighted wing with vehicles. "CHRYSLER MOTORS" "PLYMOUTH" "DODGE" and "DESOTO" are outlined in lights and reflected in pool of water. 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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

In handwritten script on the back: 61 Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934. Chrysler Motors Building at night. In stamped script on back with penciled number: Hendrich-Blessing Studio, 540 No. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Ill. Neg. 1606-A