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Drawn from the Chicago Tribune’s vast archives, A Century of Progress is a collection of rare—and in many cases, previously unseen—photographs that document the Century of Progress International Exposition, the world’s fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934. Conceived during the Roaring Twenties and born during the Great Depression, this sprawling event celebrated the city’s centennial with industrial and scientific displays, lascivious entertainment, and a touch of unadulterated bad taste.During this time, more than 48 million visitors flocked to Chicago’s lakefront (the present site of McCormick Place and Northerly Island) to experience what turned out to be one of the most expansive displays of technological advancement and cultural diversity that took place in the 20th century. Featuring a fascinating introduction by Tribune reporter and historian Ron Grossman, this book documents the numerous facets of the exposition, from whimsical attractions, architectural triumphs, and scientific achievements to the occasionally insensitive and racist exhibits of differing cultures.At a time when the entire U.S. population numbered just over 125 million people, this world’s fair left an in

Who reads A Century of Progress : a Photographic Tour of the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair?

Author

Chicago Tribune (Firm)

Publisher

Agate Digital;Agate Publishing

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9781572844452

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Travel, Technology

Rating

4.2 / 5 (57 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14