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Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Entrance, Illinois Host House
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Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Entrance, Illinois Host House
Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Entrance, Illinois Host House.
1933
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Media ID 20259975
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Chicago Host Illinois Styling Worlds Deco
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1. Title: "A Grand Welcome to the Chicago World's Fair of 1933: The Illustrious Illinois Host House Entrance" 2.. Step back in time to the vibrant and innovative era of the 1930s as we explore the captivating entrance to the Illinois Host House at the Chicago World's Fair of 1933. This iconic image, captured in the Grenville Collins Postcard Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the international exhibition that showcased the United States' artistic, cultural, and technological achievements. The Illinois Host House, an architectural marvel of the Art Deco style, served as the official welcome center for visitors to the fair. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Holabird & Root, the building's streamlined, symmetrical form and decorative motifs exemplify the sleek, modern aesthetic that defined the 1930s. The entrance is adorned with intricate, geometric patterns and bold colors, reflecting the optimistic spirit of the time. The sweeping curves and vertical lines of the design evoke a sense of motion and progress, symbolizing the forward-thinking spirit of the fair. As visitors approached the Illinois Host House, they were greeted by a grand staircase leading to the entrance, which was flanked by two majestic bronze lions. The lions, symbolizing strength and power, served as guardians of the fair, welcoming visitors from around the world to this extraordinary event. The Chicago World's Fair of 1933, also known as the "Century of Progress," was a testament to American ingenuity and creativity. The Illinois Host House entrance stands as a symbol of the optimism and excitement that permeated the fair, and remains an enduring reminder of the artistic and architectural achievements of the 1930s. Join us as we continue to delve deeper into the history and significance of this remarkable era, exploring the people, places, and events that shaped the world around us.
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