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Century of Progress
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A Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was a world's fair held in the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, from 1933 to 1934. The fair, registered
A 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair poster. It was later decided to continue the fair into 1934. This poster features the fair's Federal Building and Hall of States.
A 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair poster. It was later decided to continue the fair into 1934. This poster features the fair's Federal Building
Ticket for the opening day ceremonies at Soldier Field
Ticket for the opening day ceremonies at Soldier Field
Commemorative Art Deco–style cover featuring the 3¢ Federal Building stamp (Scott 729) issued for the 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Exposition, wit
Commemorative Art Deco–style cover featuring the 3¢ Federal Building stamp (Scott 729) issued for the 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Exposition, with a 1939 New York World's Fair cachet.
Cover carried on the Graf Zeppelin from 1933 Century of Progress Exposition franked with C-18 US Air Mail stamp issued for the airship's visit.
Cover carried on the Graf Zeppelin from 1933 Century of Progress Exposition franked with C-18 US Air Mail stamp issued for the airship's visit.
World's Columbian Exposition
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The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was a world's fair held in Chicago from May 1 to October 30, 1893, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus'
Century of Progress
…the star Arcturus were detected. The star was chosen as its light had started its journey at about the time of the previous Chicago world's fair—the World's Columbian Exposition—in 1893. The rays were focused on photoelectric cells in a series of astronomical observatories and then transformed into electrical energy which was…
Chicago World's Columbian Exposition and The Republic statue and administration building in 1893
Chicago World's Columbian Exposition and The Republic statue and administration building in 1893
An advertisement for the Exposition, depicting a portrait of Christopher Columbus
An advertisement for the Exposition, depicting a portrait of Christopher Columbus
Thomas Moran – Chicago World's Fair – Brooklyn Museum painting of the Administration Building
Thomas Moran – Chicago World's Fair – Brooklyn Museum painting of the Administration Building
The regional vote breakdown of the eighth World's Fair location selection ballot in the United States House of Representatives
The regional vote breakdown of the eighth World's Fair location selection ballot in the United States House of Representatives