Name/Title
Century of Progress Chrysler Motors BuildingEntry/Object ID
M79.11.67Description
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 PrintMade/Created
Studio
Hedrich-BlessingDate made
1933Time Period
1930sInscription/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