A Break in the Clouds: Chicago's 1933 World's Fair
It was an international showpiece set on Chicago's Lakefront that transcended
the Great Depression. "A Century of Progress," the 1933
International Exposition not only provided entertainment to millions,
it paid for itself and made a profit.
Officially, organizers conceived A Century of Progress as a celebration
of Chicago's 100th anniversary. Unofficially, it became a rallying point
for a population struggling with economic disaster and a city whose reputation
had been sullied by its association with Organized Crime. It was more than
just a fair, it was a tribute to the future, and an acknowledgment of the
changing world, with exhibits like the "Homes of Tomorrow". But even today,
those who attended the fair still remember it with awe and enjoyment and
treasure many of the mementos they
brought home.
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