Join the Chicago Genealogical Society in-person as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the "Century of Progress" Chicago's World's Fair held at the shore of Lake Michigan from 12th Street to 37th Street from 1933 until 1934.

Rick Rann is our speaker and he will take us back to 1928 when the fair was organized (before the crash) until the opening 1933-1934 during the depression and let us know what our ancestors may have experienced while there.

In addition, he will exhibit some of his collection including oversized photos from the fair. Rick is the owner of The World's Fair Memorabilia Show that (since 1995) commemorates the 1933-34 Chicago Century of Progress World's Fair and the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and he and his family reside in Oak Park, Illinois.

Bring your questions especially if you had any relatives that worked the show 90 years ago. There are a number of employee records available for your genealogy research.

The program is an in-person event at the Newberry, 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL (Rettinger Hall). No recording will be made. Registration is required via the Chicago Genealogical Society website under Events. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the event. 

Note: This program is FREE for CGS members. Non-Members can register for the event for $10. No refunds.