Name/Title
Century of Progress Hall of ScienceEntry/Object ID
M79.11.51Description
Pylons at the north entrance of the Hall of Science at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Four vertical white pillars with a contrasting strip down the middle are behind a metal railing which appears to go around a circular open space. A larger vertical structure in block design is at right angles to the pylons. Angle of the camera is from below through a curved opening. This appears to be the second floor and a curved wall is behind the pylons. 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: Pylons. North Entrance. Hall of Science. Handwritten script on back: 39. Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934. Pylons, North Entrance, Hall of Science.