Chicago World’s Fair 1934

This 1934 silent travelogue, Chicago World's Fair, shot in black-and-white 16mm, spans the Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-1934. Aerial views unveil Chicago’s fairgrounds, spotlighting neoclassical giants dubbed “monstrosities,” while a woman strolls past quaint cottages. Beyond the fair, it captures New York’s skyline and cruise ship berths, then shifts to Salt Lake City’s salt flats with a POV from the San Francisco Limited train’s rear. A pre-war blend of expo grandeur and cross-country vistas, it ties urban marvels to western expanses.