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The exhibition was a thematic reference to the Chicago motto, "Urbs in Horto", which means city in a garden, [14] and was a modern adaptation of a 2003 exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden. [15] The exhibit provided viewers with an appreciation for the landscape design, aesthetics and the horticulture of gardens. [16] 2007–2008
The US version was called "Jenny", a derivation from its official designation. It was a twin-seat (student in front of instructor), dual-control biplane. Its tractor propeller and maneuverability made it ideal for initial pilot training with a 90 hp (67 kW) Curtiss OX-5 V8 engine giving a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h) and a service ceiling of ...
The island was to be populated by trees and grass for the public enjoyment by all. Northerly Island was also the site of the Century of Progress (1933–34) in Chicago. Chicago's first airplane flight took place in 1910 in Grant Park, adjacent to Northerly Island, with an international aeronautical exhibition at the same location in 1911. Then ...
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Henry Crown Space Center opened in 1986. [1] The space center includes artifacts and interactive exhibits about space travel. Located in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, the Henry Crown Space Center includes the Apollo 8 spacecraft and Aurora 7 capsule.
In 1967, Wilding was acquired by local Chicago projector manufacturer Bell & Howell, [1] which ultimately closed Wilding's Chicago unit in 1972. [9] Bell & Howell donated the real estate to Ch. 11, which in turn sold the property. Wilding's exhibits division and creative operations for the John Deere account remained in business in downtown ...
An image of Jenny Joseph modeling for a reference photo used by artist Michael Deas as the basis for the Columbia Pictures logo, shot in the New Orleans apartment of photographer Kathy Anderson ...