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  • Collection ID 1986.0485
  • Title Century of Progress glass stereograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates 1933-1934.
  • Physical description 21 transparencies : glass, stereograph ; 11 x 15 cm. (4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
  • Access and usage restrictions To consult this collection in the Research Center it is necessary to make an advance appointment (email: Research@chicagohistory.org ).
  • Collection summary Glass transparency stereographs of views of the Century of Progress world's fair held in Chicago in 1933-1934. Subjects include buildings, the Skyride, the Avenue of Flags, and general overviews.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available (1986-485).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Frank D. Mayer, 1979 (1986.0485).
  • Names
    • Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Exhibitions Illinois Chicago 1930-1939. lctgm
    • Midways Illinois Chicago 1930-1939. lctgm
    • Fairs Illinois Chicago 1930-1939.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1930-1939.
  • Genre
    • Stereographs. gmgpc
    • Glass phototransparencies. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1986/485.htm