US 1933 Chicago Century of Progress 'Federal Building' 3c. Scott. 729


US 1933 Chicago Century of Progress 'Federal Building' 3c. Scott. 729


Series: Century of Progress Issue

Stamp details: Federal Building in Chicago

Issued date: 25-05-1933 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 3c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 729
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 728
Michel (Germany): 356A
Yvert et Tellier (France): 321

Dimensions (height x width):
22.2mm x 25.4mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Stamp Colors: Violet
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11

Themes: Government Buildings, Architecture, Modern City

Total print: 480,239,300 (estimate)

Description:- The Chicago Federal Building in Chicago, Illinois was constructed between 1898 and 1905 for the purpose of housing the Midwest's federal courts, main post office, and other government bureaus. It stood in The Loop neighborhood on a block bounded by Dearborn, Adams and Clark Streets and Jackson Boulevard. The site held an 1880 post office, courthouse and customhouse which was cleared to make way for the new building. The 1905 building was itself demolished in 1965 and replaced with the Kluczynski Federal Building.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Federal_Building