During the most devastating financial crisis our country has ever faced — The Great Depression — Chicago held a huge, extravagant event. The Elmhurst History Museum captures that 1933-34 World’s Fair ...
Five remnants of Chicago’s early-1930s Century of Progress World’s Fair sit at the edge of Lake Michigan, 52 miles from the fairgrounds in Beverly Shores, Indiana. Significant change is afoot at three ...
A mannequin family in colorful period clothing and an array of bright posters and displays greet guests as they enter the “World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress” exhibit at the Elmhurst History ...
RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) – The Half Century of Progress show is the largest vintage farm equipment show in the United States, featuring hundreds of antique tractors and tens of thousands of visitors. Most ...
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Peter Neumann, philosopher: 'Without the idea of progress, only resignation remains'
In his work, the German thinker explores the usefulness of political projects that aspired to reinvent society, even though they inevitably ended in failure ...
The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term just days after the 20th anniversary of John Roberts being sworn in as chief justice. It is not a happy anniversary. There is little doubt that the court’s ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Souvenir metal serving tray from the ...
For the two weeks Floyd Collins spent trapped inside a southcentral Kentucky cave, it’s unlikely he ever thought his story would live on a century into the future. However, the 100th anniversary of ...
Floor plan/placement plan of Central Service Industry Exhibit, Century of Progress Chicago International Exposition, 1933. Entrance on lower left wall to semi-circular room. Three-seat red leather ...
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