Lakefront view of the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. A large long building with 2 square towers at the entrance is at left. Bas-relief figures are on the tower and on wall in center. A dark section with 7 vertical columns of light is to left of tower. A boat landing is in front of the towers and 3 small boats are in the water. A fountain, surrounded by a large cement plaza, is in front of the building. Sky is very cloudy. 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 back: 16 Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress - 1933-1934. Lake front View.
