Chicago World’s Fair 1934 – A Century of Progress | Original Chicago Exposition Lithograph Poster
| Genre: | Travel |
|---|---|
| Artist: | Raymond Sandor |
| Year Printed: | 1934 |
| Size: | 26 x 39" |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Chicago World’s Fair 1934 – A Century of Progress | Original Chicago Exposition Lithograph Poster Celebrate one of the most important international exhibitions of the 20th century with this original 1934 Chicago World’s Fair poster for “A Century of Progress.” This rare stone lithograph antique poster promotes the famous Chicago exposition that celebrated technological innovation, modern architecture, and the promise of the future. The dramatic Art Deco design captures the excitement and optimism of the era. The composition features a powerful spotlight tower projecting beams across the night sky, symbolizing science, electricity, and technological advancement. Surrounding scenes highlight the variety of attractions that made the fair unforgettable—modern architecture, entertainment, international exhibits, and the glamour of the 1930s. Elegant typography announces the fair’s opening date “Opens May 26”, while bold imagery reflects the energy and spectacle visitors experienced along Chicago’s lakefront exposition grounds. The Century of Progress International Exposition originally opened in 1933 to celebrate Chicago’s centennial, marking 100 years since the city’s founding. The event proved so popular that organizers extended it into 1934, drawing an estimated 48 million visitors from around the world. The fair showcased groundbreaking achievements in science, industry, and design, including futuristic homes, transportation innovations, and spectacular illuminated buildings along Lake Michigan. This historic exposition became famous for its vibrant nighttime lighting displays, modernist architecture, and celebration of technological progress, making it one of the most visually influential world’s fairs ever held in the United States. Posters promoting the event captured the bold Art Deco spirit of the 1930s, and today they remain highly sought after by collectors of fair memorabilia and early modern graphic design. This original 1934 stone lithograph poster is not a reproduction. It represents a rare surviving example of official advertising for the extended year of the fair. Its historical significance and striking imagery make it an exceptional piece for collectors of World’s Fair posters, Art Deco design, Chicago history, and early 20th‑century exhibition advertising. All of our posters are guaranteed authentic and come with a . For more than 30 years, The Vintage Poster operated a gallery in Laguna Beach, assisting collectors around the world in building important poster collections. Today we continue as a virtual gallery and IVPDA‑certified vintage poster dealer, offering carefully curated original vintage posters online. Browse our inventory anytime. Simply add the item to your cart and check out — we will deliver it directly to your door. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. |
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