Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
Chicago's 1933-34 World's Fair, Illinois, Images of America, Paperback
US $16.24
ApproximatelyS$ 21.01
Condition:
Brand New
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.
More than 10 available26 sold
Postage:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 26 Sep and Mon, 30 Sep to 43230
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:144274820781
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- 9781467113687
- ISBN
- 9781467113687
- Book Title
- Chicago's 1933-34 World's Fair : a Century of Progress
- Book Series
- Images of America Ser.
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.3 in
- Genre
- Travel, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Photography, History
- Topic
- United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Subjects & Themes / Celebrations & events, Inventions, Customs & Traditions, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
- Item Weight
- 0.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 128 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
ISBN-10
1467113689
ISBN-13
9781467113687
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204123881
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chicago's 1933-34 World's Fair : a Century of Progress
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Subjects & Themes / Celebrations & events, Inventions, Customs & Traditions, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Photography, History
Book Series
Images of America Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
0.7 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-949519
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
907.4/77311
Synopsis
It took six years and cost $100 million, but on May 27, 1933, the gates swung open on the biggest birthday party the city of Chicago had ever seen. The Century of Progress Exposition, better known as the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair, commemorated the amazing progress that had been made since the founding of the city just 100 years earlier. Many of America's largest companies joined with countries from around the world to showcase their histories and advertise their newest products. The road to opening day was not an easy one, with the Great Depression making it look like the fair might never be built, but thousands of small investors stepped forward to help close the financial gap. The fair went on to an unprecedented second season, and when the gates finally closed after the last of the 39 million visitors went home, it had achieved something quite rare among world's fairs: earning a profit. This collection of rare photographs, previously unpublished, highlights the major attractions of the fair and the astonishing changes made between seasons., The Chicago World's Fair lifted a city, state, and nation and helped visualize a lift post-Great Depression. Revisit the Fair in this visual history! It took six years and cost $100 million, but on May 27, 1933, the gates swung open on the biggest birthday party the city of Chicago had ever seen. The Century of Progress Exposition, better known as the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair, commemorated the amazing progress that had been made since the founding of the city just 100 years earlier. Many of America's largest companies joined with countries from around the world to showcase their histories and advertise their newest products. The road to opening day was not an easy one, with the Great Depression making it look like the fair might never be built, but thousands of small investors stepped forward to help close the financial gap. The fair went on to an unprecedented second season, and when the gates finally closed after the last of the 39 million visitors went home, it had achieved something quite rare among world's fairs: earning a profit. This collection of rare photographs, previously unpublished, highlights the major attractions of the fair and the astonishing changes made between seasons. This book is a must-have for fans of Chicago, Illinois, and Great Depression-era history.
LC Classification Number
T501.B1C68 2015
Item description from the seller
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (33,927)
This item (9)
All items (33,927)
n***l (1532)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
The book is excellent, however I did not get the discount that was offered. The book cost $16.24. The offer said that if I purchased FIVE of their books, they would cost $13.80 each. I BOUGHT FIVE of their books and did not receive the discount, nor a response to my complaint.
i***r (1728)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Great transaction! Item arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Highly recommend!
i***e (14464)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Great, quick & well packed, thanks
t***l (2443)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Nice book perfect condition never read great sell great price fast shipping
e***s (1582)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Very nice item!!! Excellent seller!!!
e***s (1136)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Well described product sold at good price. Happy purchase chase.