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1934 USA Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Sky Ride Souvenir Pressed Penny
1934 USA Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Sky Ride Souvenir Pressed Penny
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1934 USA Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Sky Ride Souvenir Pressed Penny
The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, ran from 1933 to 1934. Its theme was technological innovation, reflected in its Art Deco aesthetic and motto, "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms." Its architectural centrepiece was the Sky Ride, a ferry bridge perpendicular to the shore that visitors could ride from one side of the fair to the other.
Pressed pennies originated at the previous Chicago World's Fair of 1893 and have been popular tourist trinkets ever since. This one, which would have been made with a hand-cranked machine, spotlights the Sky Ride over the fairgrounds.
The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, ran from 1933 to 1934. Its theme was technological innovation, reflected in its Art Deco aesthetic and motto, "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms." Its architectural centrepiece was the Sky Ride, a ferry bridge perpendicular to the shore that visitors could ride from one side of the fair to the other.
Pressed pennies originated at the previous Chicago World's Fair of 1893 and have been popular tourist trinkets ever since. This one, which would have been made with a hand-cranked machine, spotlights the Sky Ride over the fairgrounds.
