1933 antique ILLINOIS CENTRAL chicago il WORLD’S FAIR MAP railroad BROCHURE For Sale

1933 antique ILLINOIS CENTRAL chicago il WORLD’S FAIR MAP railroad BROCHURE
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Original 1933 Illinois Central Railroad promotional map for the Chicago World’s Fair (“A Century of Progress”). Measures approx 19" × 29". Printed in blue, orange, and black, showing the Fairgrounds from end to end, including the Illinois Central Electric line, station locations, major buildings, lagoons, gates, and the Loop at left. Reverse side is blank.

This is a large fold-out brochure map issued to promote fast, direct service from downtown and the suburbs to every gate of the Fair. Includes:

Complete IC railroad/fairgrounds route map

Detailed building and attraction map, with numbered legend

Low fares table and suburban timetable

Promotional text encouraging visitors to “leave your car at home”

Small inset map at lower right showing Chicago IC suburban service

Bold heading: “ILLINOIS CENTRAL DIRECT TO ALL GATES – CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR”

Condition: Folded as issued; fold separations and small tears at several intersections; minor edge wear; slight toning; a few old red sealing tabs remain on folds. Overall clean and displays well.

A classic original map from the Century of Progress World’s Fair, ideal for framing.

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

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