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First Lady Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, tours the Century of Progress International Exposition in July of 1934.
No full textFrank Buck, Sultan of Johore, and Rufus Dawes at the dedication of the 'Bring 'Em Back Alive' show
No full textFair dignitaries posing with Frank Buck and the Sultan of Johore at the dedication of the 'Bring 'Em Back Alive' show on the Midway at A Century of Progress International Exposition. Second from left is Rufus C. Dawes, president of A Century of Progress. The Sultan of Johore is standing on the right, with Buck third from right.Frank Buck's Jungle Cam
Gloria Swanson looks up at the Skyride
No full text"Gloria Swanson looks up and gasps as W.R. Voght, superintendent of the Skyride, points out the platform, 628 feet straight up, from which she has just previewed the 1934 World's Fair. She was the first 1934 Skyride rider."Skyrid
A Century of Progress Exposition closing ceremony at midnight
No full textTaps and lowering of flag by Mr. Rufus C. Dawes, President, and Major Lenox R. Lohr, General Manager
Smiling Egyptian cat-goddess Bast
No full textThe smiling Egyptian cat-goddess Bast. Made in lapis-lazuli and adorned with golden earrings. Ptolemaic, Egyptian, 3rd Century B.C. Exhibited in the North Wing Hall of Religion at the Century of Progress.Hall of ReligionSome description was generated by students in Grade 5
Interior of the Circle, Hall of Science Building
No full textAn interesting view of the Interior of the Circle, Hall of Science Building.Interior of the Circle, Hall of Science Building. An interesting view of the interior of the circle at the main entrance of the Hall of Science. This is a most decorative spot and the lighting lends itself to the picture
Interior of the Great Hall at the Hall of Science
No full text"Great Hall of the massive Hall of Science at Chicago's 1933 World's Fair -- A Century of Progress exposition, which opens May 27th and closes November 1st. Ceilings, panels, balconies, and stairways of the building embody new and superb examples of modern architectural design. Here the spirit of man's scientific achievement during the past 100 years, the predominant note of the Exposition -- finds concrete expression. The hall of Science houses a wealth of exhibits by industries closely related to the basic industries, with sections devoted to biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, and medicine."Great Hall; Hall of Scienc
