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Chicago World Fair - Sky Ride
Chicago World Fair - The Sky Ride Date: 1933
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1933 Cable Centennial Chicago Decked Decker Double Michigan Progress Ride Rocket Towers Tracks Transporter
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.5cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Chicago World's Fair Sky Ride, an aerial attraction that graced the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago, USA. The international event, held on the shores of Lake Michigan, celebrated American progress and showcased the latest innovations of the time. The Sky Ride, also known as the Double Decker Transport or Decker Ride, was a cable-suspended aerial bridge that transported passengers above the fairgrounds. The double-decker design allowed for increased capacity and provided breathtaking views of the bustling fair and the surrounding cityscape. The Sky Ride's sleek, streamlined cars glide effortlessly along the tracks, suspended from two towering structures that anchored the ride. The cars, reminiscent of rocket ships, epitomized the spirit of innovation and progress that defined the era. The Michigan Avenue Bridge, visible in the background, adds to the urban landscape and underscores the international flair of the exposition. The bridge, with its Art Deco design, is a testament to the architectural and engineering prowess of the time. This photograph is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the world came together to celebrate human achievement and progress. The Chicago World's Fair Sky Ride stands as a symbol of the optimism and excitement that defined the 1930s and continues to inspire us today.
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