Century of Progress Hall of Science

Name/Title

Century of Progress Hall of Science

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.56

Description

Hall of Science at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Tower is at the end of a long 2-story building with windows comprising the lower story with a wall above with rectangular blocks surmounted by a dark colored top with railing. Brick paved roadway runs along the building. White railing and small pillars separate the roadway from an opening at right which appears to be a tunnel. 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: Hall of Science Handwritten script on back: 46 Langdon Longwell Collection - / Century of Progress 1933-1934 / Hall of Science