"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.
Contributor	Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Date of Original	1933-1934
Geographic Location	Near South Side (Chicago, Ill.)
Subject--Name	Homing pigeons; Pigeons
Identifier	COP_17_0003_00109_001
Extent	7.5"x9.5"
Type	Image
Source	Century of Progress records; Finding aid: http://n2t.net/ark:/81984/c8559m
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
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Form	Photographs
Language code	eng

"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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