Ford, Chrysler and General Motors Exhibition Buildings, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1934

Location

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
Ford, Chrysler and General Motors Exhibition Buildings, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934