Name/Title
Century of Progress Illinois Host BuildingEntry/Object ID
M79.11.27Description
This is the Illinois Host Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Rows of clipped bushes are along the sidewalks. Visible sides of the tower have a vertical decorative center panel with the state seal above and the word ILLINOIS in stand-up letters above it. A cement bench is in front. A column topped by statues is on each side of entrance. 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
In handwritten script on the back: 6 Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934. Illinois Host Building. Stamped: Watch our Credit Line Hedrich Blessing Studio / Hedrich-Blessing Studio 540 No. Michigan Ave. / Chicago, Ill Penciled after Chicago: Neg. 1698E