Century of Progess Overview


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While the Century of Progress was and International Exposition, it also was used to celebrate Chicago's 100th birthday and highlight the scientific and industrial progress of the country.  Organizers when to great lengths to create a "look" that emphasized the modern and scientific.  Classical styles were avoided.  Buildings and the layout of the grounds emphasized functionality with an the unornamented style reflecting and Bauhaus and other modernist European styles.

Unlike past fairs, the emphasis was on innovation.  By eliminating all competition for blue ribbons was eliminated, exhibitors were encouraged to create displays that would show how science was impacting society in a way that was understandable to all viewers.  

Displays included an operating oil refinery, an automobile assembly line, and, perhaps most popular of all, "The World a Million Years Ago" exhibit which featured life-like dinosaurs in a realistic setting.

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