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Record crowds greet opening weekend at Chicago World’s Fair
Chicago reports more than 235000 visitors over the first weekend with a May 26 opening day crowd of 154663 and May 27 attendance at 81241. President Roosevelt officially opened the Exposition with a motion picture as lights blaze, while Mrs. Roosevelt inaugurated the new Century of Progress fountain. The fair emphasizes new lighting, colored coordination, and expanded free amenities, with the Street of Villages drawing international displays and enhanced free entertainment across the grounds.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
the Land
New Century of Progress
Ford
Mecca
Tara Hall
Tunisia
Tower of London
Globe Theater
Black Forest
Old North Church
Mount Vernon
Paul Revere
Oasis
Montmartre
Paris
Shanghai
Swift Bridge
Standard Oil Amphitheater
Armour and Company
Wilson and Company
Continental Baking Company
Hiram Walker
Brook Hill