"Two hundred homing pigeons, released from the stage of the Lagoon Theater, were an effective part of the opening day ceremonies at the new World's Fair in Chicago, Saturday, May 26th. Fifty flew in each of the four directions, carrying the message of A Century of Progress to the world." :: Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933-1934 (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Title	"Two hundred homing pigeons, released from the stage of the Lagoon Theater, were an effective part of the opening day ceremonies at the new World's Fair in Chicago, Saturday, May 26th. Fifty flew in each of the four directions, carrying the message of A Century of Progress to the world."
Creator	Kaufmann & Fabry Co.
Contributors	Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Date	1933-1934
Coverage	Near South Side (Chicago, Ill.)
Subject--Name	Homing pigeons; Pigeons
Identifier	COP_17_0003_00109_001
Physical Extent	7.5"x9.5"
Type	Image
Digital Format	image/jpeg
Source	Century of Progress Records, 1927-1952
Collection	Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933-1934 (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Repository	Special Collections and University Archives, University of Illinois at Chicago Library
Rights	This image may be used freely, with attribution, for research, study and educational purposes. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact Special Collections and University Archives, University of Illinois at Chicago Library, 801 South Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607. Phone: (312) 996-2742; email: lib-permissions@uic.edu.
Credit Line	[Identifier], Century of Progress Records, 1927-1952, University of Illinois at Chicago Library.
Purchase	PH08-108
Sponsorship	Funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awarded by the Illinois State Library under Jesse White; Secretary of State.
Capture Date	February 2008
Capture Device	Epson Expression 10000 XL
Resolution	600 DPI

"Two hundred homing pigeons, released from the stage of the Lagoon Theater, were an effective part of the opening day ceremonies at the new World's Fair in Chicago, Saturday, May 26th. Fifty flew in each of the four directions, carrying the message of A Century of Progress to the world."

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