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Chicago Worlds Fair 1933
Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - View from the observation platform of the Skyride, showing the Electrical Building in the foreground.
1933
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Beam Beams Chicago Electrical Foreground Illinois Lighting Lights Observation Platform Searchlights Worlds Skyride
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This photograph offers a breathtaking view of the Chicago World's Fair of 1933, also known as the Century of Progress Exposition, from the observation platform of the Skyride. The Electrical Building, a major attraction of the fair, takes center stage in the foreground. The building's striking design, featuring a series of searchlights and illuminated beams, shines brightly against the twilight sky. The lights of the fair can be seen in the distance, adding to the magical atmosphere of this international exhibition. The Chicago World's Fair was held from May 27 to November 12, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It marked the first World's Fair to be held in the United States after the end of the Great Depression. The fair showcased the latest technological innovations, scientific discoveries, and cultural achievements of the time. It was a symbol of hope and progress during a period of economic hardship, attracting millions of visitors from around the world. The Skyride, an aerial transportation system, offered visitors a unique perspective of the fairgrounds. From this vantage point, they could take in the grandeur of the various pavilions and exhibits, including the Electric Building, which showcased the latest advancements in electrical technology. The building's searchlights and illuminated beams were a popular attraction, casting a mesmerizing glow over the fairgrounds each night. This photograph, taken from the Grenville Collins Postcard Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the magic and wonder of the Chicago World's Fair of 1933, transporting us back in time to an era of innovation, hope, and progress.
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