Chicago's 1933-34 World's Fair

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Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair celebrated a century of progress in the city. It featured participation from major American companies and international countries, showcasing innovations and histories. Despite initial financial struggles, small investors helped bring the fair to life, which ultimately attracted 39 million visitors and turned a profit. This book includes a collection of rare and previously unpublished photographs that capture the fair's major attractions and the transformations that occurred between its two seasons.