Official Guide Book of the Fair, 1933
Chicago: A Century of Progress, 1933. Trade Paperback. Good. Item #2351802
Crease down front wrapper,
194 pp. Fold-out map, color ads for Firestone and Kraft. Published during the Great Depression, this booklet heralded Chicago's centennial, and celebrated its role in the development of new technology. Includes: Map of Grounds; Foreword; View of Fair Grounds; Your Book of the Fair; Theme of Fair in Science; A Brief History of a Century of Progress; The Symbol of Arcturus; The Basic Sciences; From Wagons to Wings--Transportation; The Servant that Has Transformed the World--Electricity; Radio and Communications Building and Garden; The Stirring Story of Mankind's Rise--Social Science; Beautiful Homes; The Drama of Architecture; A Fairyland of Flowers; Hall of Religion; The U.S. Government and the States; The Parade of States; Foreign Participation; Industry in Fascinating Phases; The Fine Arts at the Fair; Special Events; Fun and Special Attractions; Historical Group; Eating Places on the Grounds; General Information for Visitors; Official Data.
Price: $25.00