This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Rush on Chicago Century of Progress Exposition
As opening date moves up to May 27 exhibitors and concessionaires rush to complete the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition. Most science and technology displays near completion with installation progressing rapidly across multiple halls and sponsor exhibits nearing full readiness.
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Chicago
Navy
Hall of Science
Home Planning Hall
Otis Elevator Co
Illinois Central Railroad
Strawsteel House
Fuller Brush Company
Home Planning
American Railway Xpress Co
General American Tank Car Corporation
Pullman Co
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Alberg Bearing Co
John Moore
Masonite
Southern Cypress Association
John Manville
Birtman Electrical Co