Name/Title
Century of Progress Illinois Host BuildingEntry/Object ID
M79.11.29Description
Illinois host Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair, at night. Squared base and round top of the building are brightly illuminated against black surroundings. The word ILLINOIS in black letters shows in front of the rounded part of tower. Near the base cut-out sections of wall show the names of counties. A decorative panel goes from the top of the entrance doors to the state seal at the top. Photo shows very dramatic lighting effect. 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 back: 9 Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934 Illinois Host Building at Night