Century of Progress Sidewalk Scene

Photograph

Elmhurst History Museum

Name/Title

Century of Progress Sidewalk Scene

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.36

Description

Sidewalk scene at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Foreground is brick paving with cement steps leading to a lower level. A similar set-up is to left center of photo with steps leading down from a fiarly tall building. Part of a fountain is at left edge. A row of buildings leads away from center. Slender evergreens are dotted about the plaza and other small trees are in two groups. View is along the lagoon and the lake is in background. Pedestrians are numerous. A giant figure of a man is in center and a cut-out of a sailor. A starburst on a pole is in the distance. On front of one building "GARDEN AND FLOWER Show." 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: 20. Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934. Sidewalk Scene.