Hagley Exhibit Honors 100 Years of the United States Chamber of Commerce
Hagley celebrates the 100th anniversary of the United States Chamber of Commerce with a new exhibit, “100 Years of Picturing the Nation’s Business: Photographs from the Collection of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.” This exhibit of photographs will show the history of business in the United States in the twentieth century and the Chamber’s role in ensuring the growth of the U. S. economy. The exhibit opens September 8, 2012 and runs through February 3, 2013.
“100 Years of Picturing the Nation’s Business: Photographs from the Collection of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America” features original prints from some of the twentieth century’s greatest photographers such as Lewis Hine, Margaret Bourke-White, Arthur Rothstein, William Rittase, Robert Yarnall Richie, Dorothea Lange, in addition to anonymous corporate and commercial photographers, and photographs from U. S. government agencies. Some pictures capture moments in our nation’s history: reaction to the stock market crash, aftermath of the Dust Bowl, and news of the Titanic sinking. Other pictures show companies such as Ford Motors and American Airlines as they made their start in the twentieth century.
Sponsorship
This exhibit is sponsored, in part, by the Chamber of Commerce of United States of America. Media sponsorship is provided by Delaware Today.
Admission
Admission to the entire 235-acre museum, including the exhibit, is $11 for adults, $9 for students and senior citizens, $4 for children six to fourteen, and free for children five and under. Exhibit only admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children six through fourteen, and free for children five and under. Free for members.
Location
Hagley is located on Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware. The GPS address for Hagley’s main entrance is 200 Hagley Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19807.
Visit www.hagley.org or call (302) 658-2400 weekdays for more information.
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