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U.S. Government War Exposition
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Elevated view of the U.S. Government War Exposition at Grant Park taken from a window the International Harvester building on Michigan Avenue. A large sign on one of the main buildings reads: "Three Miles of Trenches! Actual Battle! Real Fighting! 25 Carloads of War Trophies!"
September 1918
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | September 1918 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
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| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 121, pg.226 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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U.S. Government War Exposition
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Elevated view of the U.S. Government War Exposition at Grant Park taken from a window the International Harvester building on Michigan Avenue. A large crowd of people surround a cleared plot of lan...
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Elevated view of a parade on Michigan Avenue taken from the International Harvester building. Grant Park is in the background.
