A Century of Progress panoramic lithograph
Creation: 1934Abstract
World's Fairs or International Expositions are large-scale exhibitions that highlight technology, agriculture and other innovations of national or cultural significance. The Century of Progress International Exposition was held along Lake Michigan and Northerly Island Park in Chicago, Illinois from May 27, 1933, to October 31, 1934. This item is a colorful printed panoramic overview of Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition fair grounds.
Dates
- Creation: 1934
Creator
- A.C. Schultz Litho. Co (Organization)
- Panorama Sales Syndicate (Copyright claimant, Organization)
Extent
1 item(s)
Physical Description
1 photomechanical print : photolithograph ; 9 x 51 in.
Historical Note
World's Fairs or International Expositions are large-scale exhibitions that highlight technology, agriculture and other innovations of national or cultural significance. These fairs are open to the general public and can run for three weeks to six months.
The Century of Progress International Exposition was held along Lake Michigan and Northerly Island Park in Chicago, Illinois from May 27, 1933, to October 31, 1934. The theme was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms." The fair had more than 48 million visitors. A notable structure was the Sky Ride and one of the highlights was the flight of the Graf Zeppelin airship.
Scope and Content
This item is a colorful printed panoramic overview of Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition, 1934. Includes dirigibles and airplanes (artwork) in sky.
Location
A-24.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Related Names
Subject
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- A Century of Progress panoramic lithograph
- Date:
- 2014
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
