"Chicago Railroad Fair Official Guidebook," 1948
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Artifact Overview
The Chicago Railroad Fair of 1948-49 commemorated a century of railroading in the Windy City. Thirty-nine American railroads participated with exhibits and attractions on a 50-acre site along Lake Michigan. The fair's highlight was "Wheels a-Rolling." This daily musical pageant, featuring vintage operating locomotives and rolling stock, celebrated the history of transportation in the United States.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1948
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.13.20.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.875 in
Width: 8.25 in
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