Blogs Posts on "1933 Century Of Progress"

Century of Progress Homes Open For Tour by Chicago History on Sep 24, 2009"Over 70 years of wind, sand and surf have battered the five World's Fair houses located along Lake Front Drive in Beverly Shores, but their uniqueness has weathered the elements. With the theme of a Century of Progress, the houses were built for the...

Chicago History Caught in the Web by Chicago History on Feb 25, 2009Library History Buff recently noted that the American Library Association will celebrate its Chicago centennial this year and will conduct its yearly meeting at McCormick Place in July. (In 2011, the Association will mark its 135th year.) The ALA has...