Name/Title
Century of Progress General Exhibits BuildingEntry/Object ID
M79.11.57Description
The General Exhibits Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Flags on poles fly above 4 black and white towers with steps providing entrance to the 4 pavilions of the building. Ramp leads up from each entrane. Steel open-work tower with platforms at 2 levels and wires going out from it is near right edge of image. Some small trees and street lamps are along a roadway. 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 on front: General Exhibits Building Handwritten script on back: 50. Langdon Longwell Collection. / Century of Progress 1933-1934 / General Exhibits Building