Century of Progress Hall of Science

Name/Title

Century of Progress Hall of Science

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.48

Description

Hall of Science at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. View is from the Electrical Building. Tower at right center is the dominant element with much lower building elements around it with alternating light and dark sections emphasizing horizontal lines. View is framed by the entrance and railing of the Electrical Building across the lagoon. Clouds partially obscure the sun and full moon in the sky. 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

On front in handwritten script: Hall of Science from Electrical Building On back in handwritten script: 36. Langdon Longwell Collection. Century of Progress 1933-1934 Hall of Science from Electrical Building.