Ancient Order of Hibernians File
(1933–1934)
Description
A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934 to commemorate the incorporation of the city in 1833. Sponsors of the fair sought to broaden its appeal by adopting a theme of universal significance – the spectacular advances of science and technology during the period 1833-1933. Chicago, according to fair boosters, was “the only city of major importance whose entire life had been passed within this remarkable century, one in which the application of science to industry had brought profound changes in both the economic and cultural structure.” The exposition was to serve as the “dramatization of the progress of civilization during the hundred years of Chicago’s existence.”
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