Century of Progress Electrical Building

Photograph

Elmhurst History Museum

Name/Title

Century of Progress Electrical Building

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.47

Description

Electrical Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. In the foreground are 2 sets of 3 steps leading up to a long flight of steps leading up to an open terrace with a railing. Above that is another terrace around a long windowless wing (except for windows at the end). A few trees are beside the steps. Dramatic cloud formations are above 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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Handwritten script on back: 33. Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934. Electrical Building.