Century of Progress in Chicago
5/27/1933
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This photograph shows the city of Chicago on opening day of the "Century of Progress" World's Fair in 1933. The international exposition celebrated technological innovation and Chicago's centennial.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Army Air Forces.
Full Citation: Photograph ; Opening Day of Century of Progress in Chicago; 5/27/1933; 18-AA-59-54; Illinois - Chicago; "Airscapes" of American and Foreign Areas, 1917 - 1964; Records of the Army Air Forces, Record Group 18; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/century-of-progress-chicago, May 5, 2024]