Chicago- McCormick Place- "Worlds Smallest Banquet" - Publicity Prior to Opening, Sil. Uncut, Neg. 11/16/60
Identifier
F.2012-03-1068
Date Of Production
1960
Abstract
Black and white, silent outtakes of what seems to be a press event before the official opening of McCormick Place, a convention center in Chicago. McCormick Place opened on November 18, 1960, but the original building was destroyed by fire in 1967. The building was rebuilt and opened again in 1971.
Images of men outside building (possibly still McCormick Place) holding a sign that reads "$275,000,000 goal for 1961 from Conventions - Trade Shows - Chicago Convention Bureau." Two men meet and shake hands and enter the building. They sit together and eat a meal surrounded by press. Men decorating the interior of the building, possibly for the opening exhibition. Images from inside what looks like the control center of the building.
Images of men outside building (possibly still McCormick Place) holding a sign that reads "$275,000,000 goal for 1961 from Conventions - Trade Shows - Chicago Convention Bureau." Two men meet and shake hands and enter the building. They sit together and eat a meal surrounded by press. Men decorating the interior of the building, possibly for the opening exhibition. Images from inside what looks like the control center of the building.
Run Time
4 min 18 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
154 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Negatives
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
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