Ford, Chrysler and General Motors Exhibition Buildings, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
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Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. Some of the fair's largest and most popular exhibitions, featuring a variety of demonstrations, displays, and visitor experiences, were mounted by automotive companies. This aerial photograph shows (from front to back) the General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford buildings along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. Some of the fair's largest and most popular exhibitions, featuring a variety of demonstrations, displays, and visitor experiences, were mounted by automotive companies. This aerial photograph shows (from front to back) the General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford buildings along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1934
Keywords
United States, Illinois, Chicago, Burnham Park
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.7640
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
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: R301 Photo: aerial shot of auto company (Ford, GM, Chrysler) exhibition buildings 1933 World's Fair
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