The Industrialized Barn, Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois,1934

Summary

Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. Ford Motor Company's popular exhibition at the fair included the industrial barn, where a machine shop and experiments with soybeans demonstrated new possibilities for more profitable farms.

Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. Ford Motor Company's popular exhibition at the fair included the industrial barn, where a machine shop and experiments with soybeans demonstrated new possibilities for more profitable farms.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in

Width: 11 in

Inscriptions

verso: 27-C Section of the barn

William Ford Barn

Details

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