Century of Progress Hall of Science

Name/Title

Century of Progress Hall of Science

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.55

Description

Night view of the north entrance of the Hall of Science at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Eight white pylons and circular wall to which they are attached are lighted. Two windows on lower level are also illuminated. The projecting corner of a building with a balcony is in front of pylon on the left. Sky and foreground are very dark. 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 script on front: Night View, North Entrance. Hall of Science. Handwritten script on back: 43. Langdon Longwell Collection. / Century of Progress Night View / North Entrance, Hall of Science