Lindsay Fullerton, author of Ephemeral City: A People’s History of Chicago’s Century of Progress World’s Fair, discusses her new book. In Ephemeral City, Fullerton brings the 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition to life through first-hand accounts from attendees, workers, and reporters. Drawing from personal photos, scrapbooks, oral histories, and writings, she reveals the diverse experiences of fairgoers and the excitement, innovation, and evangelism that defined the event. This vivid people’s history offers a fresh look at how visitors engaged with a transformative moment in American history.
Part of the library's Chicagoland: Read All About It series.
This program is online on Zoom. After registering, you receive a link to the Zoom webinar at least three hours before the program.
This program will not be recorded.