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A Century of Progress: A Photographic Tour of the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair

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Drawn from the Chicago Tribune’s vast archives, A Century of Progress is a number of rare—and in many cases, up to now unseen—photographs that document the Century of Progress International Exposition, the world’s fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934. Conceived all over the Roaring Twenties and born all over the Great Depression, this sprawling event celebrated the city’s centennial with industrial and scientific displays, lascivious entertainment, and a touch of unadulterated bad taste.

During this time, more than 48 million visitors flocked to Chicago’s lakefront (the present site of McCormick Place and Northerly Island) to experience what turned out to be probably the most expansive displays of technological advancement and cultural diversity that took place in the 20th century. Featuring an enchanting introduction by Tribune reporter and historian Ron Grossman, this book documents the a large number of facets of the exposition, from whimsical attractions, architectural triumphs, and scientific achievements to the sometimes insensitive and racist exhibits of differing cultures.

At a time when all of the U.S. population numbered just over 125 million people, this world’s fair left an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of American culture, and A Century of Progress captures that feeling through its historic photographs. These images are invaluable witness to a civic milestone that eternally after was once honored by the fourth star on Chicago’s flag.

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