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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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Media ID 20259969
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Beam Beams Chicago Electrical Foreground Illinois Lighting Lights Observation Platform Searchlights Worlds Skyride
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Chicago World's Fair 1933 by Mary Evans / Grenville Collins from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection. This stunning vintage postcard image captures the essence of the historic event, offering a breathtaking view from the observation platform of the Skyride. Witness the Electrical Building in all its glory, a symbol of innovation and progress during this groundbreaking era. Add this timeless piece to your decor and transport yourself to the magic of the Chicago World's Fair.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.6cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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