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Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933-1934 (University of Illinois at Chicago)
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Kaufmann & Fabry co.
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Museum of Science and ...
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Lakes & Ponds
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[A ferry transporting passengers across the lagoon at A Century of Progress.]
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[A view of the Century of Progress Hall of Science from across the lagoon.]
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[An exterior view of the Electrical Building from vantage point of the Century of Progress lagoon.]
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[Artistic depiction of a bridge being constructed across the lagoon in preparation for the Century of Progress.]
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[Chicago Plan Commission sketch of the Chicago lakefront and the lagoon where the Fair was to be built.]
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[Construction of the Century of Progress Communication Hall and Water Gate. The view is from the west across the south lagoon.]
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[Exterior view of the Century of Progress Horticultural Building from across the south lagoon.]
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[Exterior view of the Electrical Group exhibition from across the lagoon.]
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[Fireworks display at night. The outline of the Century of Progress Skyride tower and cableway can be seen to the right of the fireworks. The Federal Building complex at Northerly Island is also seen here at the lower left of the photograph.]
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[Ground level view of the Hall of Science from the South Lagoon, opposite Lake Michigan.]
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[Ground level view of the Hall of Science from the South Lagoon, opposite Lake Michigan.]
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[Ground level view of the Hall of Science from the South Lagoon, opposite Lake Michigan.]
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[Panoramic view of the Century of Progress lagoon and Northerly Island.]
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[Participants swimming in the National Athletic Union outdoor title racing carnival held at the Century of Progress Lagoon.]
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[Ships sailing in the Century of Progress lagoon. The photo is undated.]
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[The Century of Progress Hall of Science from across the lagoon.]
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[The circular bridge across the south end of the lagoon.]
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[The lagoon fountain at A Century of Progress, billed at the time as the largest fountain in the world, was 670 feet long and was illuminated at night by colored lights.]
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[The lagoon fountain at A Century of Progress, billed at the time as the largest fountain in the world, was 670 feet long and was illuminated at night by colored lights.]
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[The lagoon fountain at A Century of Progress, billed at the time as the largest fountain in the world, was 670 feet long and was illuminated at night by colored lights.]
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