Century of Progress Electrical Building

Photograph

Elmhurst History Museum

Name/Title

Century of Progress Electrical Building

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.20

Description

This is part of the Electrical Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. "ELECTRICAL BUILDING" is on lowest story to left of steps.Terraces with railings are on 2 levels at right of scene. Wide steps lead from street level to first terrace. Top story has large sectioned window at end. Slender evergreens are on each side of steps. Two deciduous trees are at left. Sky is cloudy. Several people are walking, sitting on terraces or ground level or ascending or descending steps. Photo is unmounted.

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 at upper left back: Century of Progress