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- Touring Ford's Roads of the World Exhibit, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Ford Motor Company recreated 21 sections of different historic and modern roadways outside the Ford Exhibition Building at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. Fairgoers could tour these reproduction "Roads of the World" in courtesy vehicles.

- 1934
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Touring Ford's Roads of the World Exhibit, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Ford Motor Company recreated 21 sections of different historic and modern roadways outside the Ford Exhibition Building at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. Fairgoers could tour these reproduction "Roads of the World" in courtesy vehicles.
- Replica of the Road to Baghdad, Roads of the World, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - "Roads of the World" was part of the Ford Motor Company's exhibition at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. Fairgoers rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 21 reproductions of famous roadways. This section representing the ancient Road to Baghdad in Western Asia contributed to the immersive "Roads of the World" experience.

- 1934
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Replica of the Road to Baghdad, Roads of the World, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
"Roads of the World" was part of the Ford Motor Company's exhibition at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. Fairgoers rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 21 reproductions of famous roadways. This section representing the ancient Road to Baghdad in Western Asia contributed to the immersive "Roads of the World" experience.
- Ford of India Executive, Roads of the World Exhibit, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Ford Motor Company's exhibit at the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition in 1934 included "Roads of the World," where fairgoers could tour reproductions of famous roadways in brand new Fords. Here, a Ford of India executive poses near a recreated section of South Asia's historic Grand Trunk Road.

- 1934
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Ford of India Executive, Roads of the World Exhibit, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Ford Motor Company's exhibit at the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition in 1934 included "Roads of the World," where fairgoers could tour reproductions of famous roadways in brand new Fords. Here, a Ford of India executive poses near a recreated section of South Asia's historic Grand Trunk Road.
- Four Men outside the Ford Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Ford Motor Company was a major exhibitor at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. A large exhibition building, bandshell, and Roads of the World experience composed the fair's largest and most talked-about attraction. Ford hosted this group of men, who numbered among the more than twelve million fairgoers to visit the Ford exhibit.

- 1934
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Four Men outside the Ford Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Ford Motor Company was a major exhibitor at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. A large exhibition building, bandshell, and Roads of the World experience composed the fair's largest and most talked-about attraction. Ford hosted this group of men, who numbered among the more than twelve million fairgoers to visit the Ford exhibit.
- Henry Ford at Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Henry Ford did not participate at the Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1933, but the publicity the fair garnered for other companies -- like General Motors -- changed Ford's mind. When the fair announced another year's run, Ford built an 11-acre building filled with industrial demonstrations and informative displays. The Ford Building became the most popular corporate attraction at the 1934 fair.

- 1934
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Henry Ford at Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Henry Ford did not participate at the Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1933, but the publicity the fair garnered for other companies -- like General Motors -- changed Ford's mind. When the fair announced another year's run, Ford built an 11-acre building filled with industrial demonstrations and informative displays. The Ford Building became the most popular corporate attraction at the 1934 fair.
- The Courtyard of the Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Ford Motor Company poured resources into what became the most talked-about exhibition at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. In addition to industrial demonstrations and informative displays, Ford's massive exposition building offered an open-air courtyard where fairgoers could relax.

- 1934
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The Courtyard of the Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Ford Motor Company poured resources into what became the most talked-about exhibition at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. In addition to industrial demonstrations and informative displays, Ford's massive exposition building offered an open-air courtyard where fairgoers could relax.
- Concert, Ford Symphony Gardens, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Ford Motor Company poured resources into the largest, most talked-about exhibition at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. The installation included Ford Symphony Gardens, an outdoor bandshell where fairgoers could relax and enjoy free performances. These concerts and plays broadened Ford's corporate presence at the fair and provided bonus advertising.

- 1934
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Concert, Ford Symphony Gardens, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Ford Motor Company poured resources into the largest, most talked-about exhibition at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. The installation included Ford Symphony Gardens, an outdoor bandshell where fairgoers could relax and enjoy free performances. These concerts and plays broadened Ford's corporate presence at the fair and provided bonus advertising.
- Drum and Bugle Corps outside Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Ford Motor Company was a major exhibitor at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. A large exhibition building, bandshell, and Roads of the World experience composed the fair's largest and most talked-about attraction. Ford hosted the Kingston Community Junior Drum and Bugle Corp, who numbered among the more than twelve million fairgoers to visit the Ford exhibit.

- 1934
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Drum and Bugle Corps outside Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Ford Motor Company was a major exhibitor at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition in 1934. A large exhibition building, bandshell, and Roads of the World experience composed the fair's largest and most talked-about attraction. Ford hosted the Kingston Community Junior Drum and Bugle Corp, who numbered among the more than twelve million fairgoers to visit the Ford exhibit.
- Three Men Walking on Roads of the World Exhibit, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Ford Motor Company's exhibit at the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition in 1934 included "Roads of the World," where fairgoers could tour reproductions of famous roadways in brand new Fords. Here, visitors examine a recreated section of China's historic Summer Palace Road.

- 1934
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Three Men Walking on Roads of the World Exhibit, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Ford Motor Company's exhibit at the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition in 1934 included "Roads of the World," where fairgoers could tour reproductions of famous roadways in brand new Fords. Here, visitors examine a recreated section of China's historic Summer Palace Road.
- Man Greeting Woman in Ford Roadster, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 -

- 1934
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Man Greeting Woman in Ford Roadster, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934