Century of Progress Hall of Science

Photograph

Elmhurst History Museum

Name/Title

Century of Progress Hall of Science

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.54

Description

Night view of the north entrance of the Hall of Science at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Eight lighted white pylons contrast with the dark entrance tower and the projecting corner and balcony of another building at left. Pylons are attached to a rounded wall. Two windows of bottom story are illuminated at left. Photo is mounted on ecru paperboard mat.

Made/Created

Studio

Hedrich-Blessing

Date made

1933

Time Period

1930s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Handwritten script on front: Night View - North Entrance. Hall of Science. Handwritten script on back: 42. Langdon Longwell Collection / Century of Progress. 1933-1934 / Night View, North Entrance, Hall of Science