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

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ISBN-10: 1572844450

ISBN-13: 9781572844452

Edition: N/A

Authors: Chicago Tribune Staff

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Between 1933 and 1934, over 48 million visitors attended "A Century of Progress Exposition," the world's fair located in Chicago, Illinois. Conceived of during the Roaring Twenties and born during the Great Depression, this was a sprawling event celebrating Chicago's 100th anniversary with industrial and scientific displays, lascivious entertainment, and a touch of unadulterated bad taste.Century of Progress is a collection of rare photographs from the world's fair that has been carefully chosen from the Chicago Tribune's voluminous archives. Featuring an informative introduction by Tribune reporter and historian Ron Grossman, this book documents one of the most expansive displays of…    
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Book details

List price: $4.99
Publisher: Agate Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/19/2013
Binding: E-Book 
Pages: 105
Language: English