Name/Title
Century of Progress Federal BuildingEntry/Object ID
M79.11.23Description
Federal Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. A white statue is at the second story level beside each pylon. A low wing extends to left and a 2-story wing extends right. A hedge-lined street leads toward the dome. A reproduction of the U.S. Seal is above entrance. Small trees are on each side of roadway. A few pedestrians are near the entrance. 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
Handwritten script below photo on front: Federal Building Handwritten script near bottom on back: 2 Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934. Federal Building