General Motors Building at night at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Tower of the building is capped by large "GM" in lights that stands out in stark contrast to the unrelieved blackness of the background. Lower part of the building extends to the right with letters of the divisions (CHEVROLET, OLDSMOBILE, BUICK, FRIGIDAIRE) looking black against the light. A few glimmers of reflection are in the dark foreground. Some cars are visible in the extension. 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 on back: 70 Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-34. General Motors Building at Night Stamped on back in purple ink: Hedrich-Blessing Studio, 540 No. Michigan Ave. Chicago. ILL. Neg.__________
