Century of Progress Sweden Building

Photograph

Elmhurst History Museum

Name/Title

Century of Progress Sweden Building

Entry/Object ID

M79.11.44

Description

Square building center reads "Sweden" near the roofline. This is the Sweden building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Two pillars support a roof over the doorway and a statue of a horse is at top of steps. Swedish flag is atop a pole on each side of the building and the pillars of Soldier Field are in the background. 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

In handwritten script on back: 30. Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934 Sweden Building