Chicago's 1933-34 World's Fair:: A Century of Progress in Vintage Postcards (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738519845)

-Official Guide Book to the Fair, 1933

One century after Chicago's incorporation, the city hosted the 1933 World's Fair, which was so successful it was held over for 1934. Aptly named "A Century of Progress," the fair confirmed Chicago's emergence as a major American city. Like the phoenix from the ashes, Chicago emerged from its devastating fire of 1871 as one of the most architecturally significant and aesthetically inviting cities in the world.

On 424 lakeside acres located on Chicago's near south side, the Fair brought together innovators and inventors from around the world. Chicagoans hosted visitors from all corners of the globe, commemorating human progress, despite the Great Depression that was devastating the nation's economy.

Author: Samantha Gleisten
ISBN-10: 0738519847
ISBN-13: 9780738519845
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 06/12/2002
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.50w x 0.35d