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- General Store at the Fordson Coal Mine, Kentucky, 1922 - Beginning in 1920, Henry Ford purchased several coal mines in Kentucky and West Virginia. Two years later, he formed Fordson Coal Company to manage the mines. Ford-owned mines protected Ford Motor Company's coal supply in the event of labor unrest or government interference. Fordson sold its coal mining operations in the mid-1930s.
- 1922
- Collections - Artifact
General Store at the Fordson Coal Mine, Kentucky, 1922
Beginning in 1920, Henry Ford purchased several coal mines in Kentucky and West Virginia. Two years later, he formed Fordson Coal Company to manage the mines. Ford-owned mines protected Ford Motor Company's coal supply in the event of labor unrest or government interference. Fordson sold its coal mining operations in the mid-1930s.
- "Official Pictures in Color, A Century of Progress," 50 (cents) 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this viewbook containing scenes from the exposition.
- 1933-1934
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"Official Pictures in Color, A Century of Progress," 50 (cents) 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this viewbook containing scenes from the exposition.
- Cadillac Exhibit at 32nd National Automobile Show, Chicago, Illinois, February 1932 - The Chicago Auto Show traditionally has been one of the automotive industry's largest. From 1901 to 1935 the event took place at the city's Coliseum. In 1936 the show moved to the International Amphitheatre, where it stayed until 1961. McCormick Place took over as host to the Windy City's auto show in 1962.
- February 01, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Cadillac Exhibit at 32nd National Automobile Show, Chicago, Illinois, February 1932
The Chicago Auto Show traditionally has been one of the automotive industry's largest. From 1901 to 1935 the event took place at the city's Coliseum. In 1936 the show moved to the International Amphitheatre, where it stayed until 1961. McCormick Place took over as host to the Windy City's auto show in 1962.
- Postcard, Ford Exhibition Building at Night, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - 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.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Postcard, Ford Exhibition Building at Night, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
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.