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Interior view of the Italian Pavilion with photos showing the Roman Capitol
No full textThe Pavilion's giant airplane design celebrated Italo Balbo's transatlantic flight to the Century of Progress in 1933. Balbo was an Italian fascist, a leader of the Blackshirts, and a minister in Benito Mussolini's government. The front of the building also resembled the bundled fasces, an ancient symbol of the Roman Republic that was adopted by Italian and German fascists in the 20th century. Seen here are the transparent photographs of the Roman Capitol on display in the Pavilion's auditorium room
The roller coaster ride at the Century of Progress Midway.
No full textThe Midway was a nod to the amusement rides at the Midway Plaisance during the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in 1893
Chicago Plan Commission sketch of the Chicago lakefront and the lagoon where the Fair was to be built
No full textDrawing of the entrance to the Century of Progress Court of States exhibit.
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View of Century of Progress Hall of Science from east across the lagoon while still under construction.
No full textNative American display promoting the Old Fort Dearborn exhibit at A Century of Progress.
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