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I love streamliners!

"Modern by Design - Chicago Streamlines America" is an exhibit that is currently running at the Chicago History Museum through March 1, 2020. The exhibit was recently extended by 3 months due to a closure caused by a weather related issue at the museum.

Here is a view of the entrance to the exhibit.

The exhibit profiles a number of items that feature streamline designs, with the Zephyr / Century of Progress being featured at the entrance to the exhibit. The exhibit has everything from kitchen appliances, microphones, children's wagons, a real Farm-all tractor, fans, and a cream separator.

My favorite item, is the American Flyer Zephyr.

It is a special Zephyr that was presented by American Flyer to Ralph M. Budd, President of Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad.

I guess I am a bit biased about this one, as the above close-up of the engraving was taken on my coffee table.

NWL

5/25/199:26 AM

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