Building a Century of Progress

World's Fair
Weekend

Behind the
Scenes

Benefit Concert

Designing Tomorrow
Exhibition

Building a
Century of
Progress

Reception

Bus Tour

Saturday, October 2, 2010, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC

Admission
Free for ADSW members and members of other Art Deco societies
$20 nonmembers (pay at the door)

The architecture of Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition was captured in a 30-minute color film commissioned by Century of Progress planner and architect Edward Bennett to document the exposition buildings. Because there was a change in color scheme for the second year, additional footage was shot in 1934. Text and narration were added a few years ago by the Chicago Art Institute.

See the film, then hear Lisa Schrenk, author and Norwich University professor, discuss the architectural innovations that introduced a new approach in design.

For More Information

For more information, call ADSW at 202-298-1100 or contact ADSW by email.

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Created August 1, 2010; Modified Sunday, October 03, 2010.