The Demolition of a World’s Fair

The Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago occupied 427 acres and innumerable buildings, all specially constructed for the event.

Then, when it was over, the whole affair was wiped clean. How? See the article below.

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Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 31, 2017
Category: Buildings and Other Structures | Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts | 1930s

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All that equipment and materials put out for reuse is an admiral effort of re-purposing for that time.

Posted by KDP on 08/31/17 at 04:58 PM

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