"Ford at the Fair," Century of Progress Exposition, 1934
THF227218 / "Ford at the Fair," Century of Progress Exposition, 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. The 11-acre Ford Motor Company exposition became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a variety of industrial demonstrations and informative displays. Ford produced this booklet as a souvenir for fairgoers who visited the Ford Building.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
1934
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
98.59.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Betty P. Price
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.188 in
Width: 8.875 in
Depth: 0.125 in
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Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The 11-acre Ford Motor Company exhibit became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a central Rotunda designed to simulate graduated clusters of gears. After the fair, this building became an attraction at Ford headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, until it burned down in 1962.