Its easily one of the most evocative expressions of childhood that ive read. Trylon perisphere new york worlds fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal. A collection of 3 films concerning the famous 1939 ny worlds fair in queens is presented. The fairs theme was the world of tomorrow, and over 200,000 people would show up on the first day to to get a glimpse of the future. For an annotated list of all worlds fairs sanctioned by the bureau international des expositions bie, see list of world expositions. Your admission to the grounds of the new york worlds fair 1939 entitles you to enter 105 exhibit buildings and more than 1500 exhibits without any additional charge.
Elektros body consisted of a steel gear, cam and motor skeleton covered by an aluminum skin. Other mineral, gem, jewelry or mining exhibits at the fair. This particular group is in blackandwhite, with a focus on the sculptures, fountains and outdoor exhibits at the fair. Worlds fair 193940 female sex robots alternate history. Here s a look back at all the wonderful things that the visitors to. His photoelectric eyes could distinguish red and green light. The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940 promised visitors they would be looking at the world of tomorrow. Aug 03, 2017 rosalie fairbanks, a guide to the new york worlds fair, points to the theme of the exposition the trylon and perisphere in new york on february 22, 1939, after the entire sheath of scaffolding was removed for the first time. More edited letters from act 2 readers who attended the 1939 1940 new york world s fair.
A book of tickets from the 1939 new york worlds fair. This summer marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1939 worlds fair, an event that would change the new york dining world forever. These smaller exhibits were a trial of sorts for the 1939 new york worlds fair, which would become teagues crowning achievement in the realm of exhibit design. What were the cultural exhibits at the 193940 fair. Peanut, the famous snack with a monocle, who had already been popular for 33 years before his appearance at the new york worlds fair, is depicted here in this 6 inch in diameter souvenir bowl. Titled dawn of a new day, the fair during its twoyear run hosted more than 44 million people, who were treated to expositions about the world of tomorrow. As a surprise for my grandfathers eightyfirst birthday in 1995, my father printed the remaining collection of 1939 worlds fair negatives and put it on exhibit at a new jersey library with the. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. New listing original 1939 new york worlds fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth. Proclaimed by many as the most memorable world s fair ever held, it predicted wonderful times were ahead for the world even as the clouds of war were gathering. The 3940 new york worlds fair has been said to have been the best fair ever. Worlds fair 193940 female sex robots alternate history of. One of the exhibits planned for inside the nyc pavilion was a twenty foot long chameleon.
Aug 11, 2005 brand name foods 1939 ny worlds fair i spent the afternoon at the library perusing the official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939 exposition publications inc. The 19641965 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair that held over 140 pavilions, 110 restaurants, for 80 nations hosted by 37, 24 us states, and over 45 corporations to build exhibits or attractions at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york city. The 193940 new york worlds fair, and those that followed, took a different approach, one less focused on technology and aimed more at cultural themes and social progress. Merchandise catalogue book, new york worlds fair, 1939. The installation was sponsored by the general motors corporation and was characterized by automated highways and vast suburbs. In 1939, a nation struggling to recover from the great depression looked toward the future at the worlds fair in new york city. That was the year when a living vision of the future instantly becameto. Guide to the new york worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated. Collection of documents about the 1939 worlds fair. Motors exhibit at the new york worlds fair in 1939. Official guide book of the new york world s fair, 1939. Through vintage photographs, most never published before, the 1939 1940 new york world s fair recaptures those days when the eyes of the world were on new york and on the future. Big business was building a brighter and better american future.
Novel building designs, materials and furnishings were the norm. Apr 30, 2016 the 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. The 1939 new york worlds fair opened on april 30, 1939 which was the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of george washington in new york city, the nations first capitol. A look back at some of the coolest attractions at the 1939.
For an annotated list of all world s fairs sanctioned by the bureau international des expositions bie, see list of world expositions. He was on exhibit at the 1939 new york worlds fair and reappeared at that fair in 1940, with sparko, a robot dog that could bark, sit, and beg to humans. Souvenir booklet from the japanese pavilion with a guide to all of the exhibits. Apr 29, 2014 vintage comics the flintstones at the ny worlds fair 196465 comic book like the 1939 fair the fusion of hucksterism and patriotism was pronounced among corporate exhibitors. Photo from new york public librarys worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated records archive.
This is a list of international and colonial world s fairs, as well as a list of national exhibitions, a comprehensive chronological list of world s fairs with notable permanent buildings built. Apr 23, 2014 the genius of the two most popular exhibits at the fair was the embodiment of their message in a ritual experience. This was a very interesting book about the people behind the making of the 1939 40 new york worlds fair, the exhibits, and how, on the eve of world war ii, a. Remnants of that fair, including the unisphere, can be scene in flushing meadows park to this day. Democracity, housed inside the perisphere, and general motors futurama both solved the problem of the impertinent walkers by miniaturizing the idealized world and carefully choreographing the fairgoers experience. The 1939 and 1964 new york world s fairs julyaugust 2014. For instance, the theme of the 1939 fair was building the world of tomorrow. A typical postcard from the 1939 new york worlds fair. Cover, new york worlds fair 1939 brochure, from the collections of the henry ford. The flintstones at the ny worlds fair envisioning the.
After her whirl through the 1893 chicago exposition, jbf assistant editor maggie borden is now taking us back to 1939, when the new york worlds fair ran for six months in flushing meadowscorona park, and where a young mimi sheraton delighted in new flavors and futuristic sights. Vintage comics the flintstones at the ny worlds fair 196465 comic book like the 1939 fair the fusion of hucksterism and patriotism was pronounced among corporate exhibitors. Not everything they saw there came true, but plenty was close. Through vintage photographs, most never published before, the 19391940 new york worlds fair recaptures those days when the eyes of the world were on new york and on the future. Whatever the technology, the message of these corporate exhibits was the same. Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. Both were held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens. The netherlands donated a million prince van holland bulbs to the fair.
Elektro s body consisted of a steel gear, cam and motor skeleton covered by an aluminum skin. Brand name foods 1939 ny worlds fair i spent the afternoon at the library perusing the official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939 exposition publications inc. Maps of the 1939 and 1940 new york worlds fair the new. The new york world s fair of 1939 40 would even be eventually succeeded by another fair in 196465 on the same site. A forgotten july 4 bombing at the worlds fair this fourth of july marks the 70th anniversary of a littleknown and unsolved terrorist attack on american soil. This is a list of international and colonial worlds fairs, as well as a list of national exhibitions, a comprehensive chronological list of worlds fairs with notable permanent buildings built. Apr 22, 2014 the 196465 worlds fair opened in new york city 50 years ago today, bringing a plethora of innovative exhibits to flushing meadowscorona park in queens. Prominent representatives of the state of washington look at a diorama of grand coulee dam, part of their states exhibit at the new york world s fair on may 1, 1939, after opening day ceremonies on april 30. The 1939 new york worlds fair a collection of amazing films.
The story largely autobiographical takes place in the 1930s, at wars brink. The berghoff restaurant in chicago has a display of berghoffs beer and the wce and many wce photos. He was on exhibit at the 1939 new york world s fair and reappeared at that fair in 1940, with sparko, a robot dog that could bark, sit, and beg to humans. Buffalo bill museum and grave in golden displays about the wild west show outside the wce. A collection of 3 films concerning the famous 1939 ny world s fair in queens is presented. The 193940 new york worlds fair was built on a garbage dump in flushing, queens. This small paper book touted the future of motorways for the american way of life. Railroads exhibits occupied a large portion of the new york worlds fair. Peanut, the famous snack with a monocle, who had already been popular for 33 years before his appearance at the new york world s fair, is depicted here in this 6 inch in diameter souvenir bowl. More reader memories of the 193940 worlds fair newsday.
I was interested in the promotional recipe booklets and pamphlets that were given out to the public by the food exhibitors during the course of the fair. Proclaimed by many as the most memorable worlds fair ever held, it predicted wonderful times were ahead for the world even as the clouds of war were gathering. That was the year when a living vision of the future instantly became. Outstanding was the series of concerts by the new york philharmonic symphony orchestra in the worlds fair music hall. This brochure, published by the eastern railroad presidents conference, including a railroads on parade exhibit of historic locomotives in action, two large model railroads, and one of the largest. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadows corona park. The russian pavilion at the new york worlds fair, one of the last exhibits to be completed for opening of the exposition on april 30, 1939. Getting around at the 1939 new york world s fair was a daunting task for visitors. Mar 11, 2010 2010 marks 70 years since the closing of the 1939 new york world s fair, a far more significant event than its opening. To solve this problem, virtually every major sponsor at the event issued a map to the fairgrounds, which helped make getting around the massive space much easier and more efficient. The 1939 new york world s fair opened on april 30, 1939 which was the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of george washington in new york city, the nation s first capitol. Apr 30, 2012 worlds fair 1939 new york usa duration. More edited letters from act 2 readers who attended the 19391940 new york worlds fair. The new york state library s summer exhibit commemorates both the 75th anniversary of the 1939 new york world s fair and the 50th anniversary of the 1964 one.
Through the eyes of fictitious characters, we see the exhibits. Jun 19, 2012 this summer marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1939 world s fair, an event that would change the new york dining world forever. The 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. Futurama was an exhibit and ride at the 1939 new york worlds fair designed by norman bel geddes, which presented a possible model of the world 20 years into the future 19591960. The 1939 new york world s fair opened on april 30, 1939 which was the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of george washington in new york city, the nations first capitol. The new york worlds fair of 193940 would even be eventually succeeded by another fair in 196465 on the same site. Brand name foods 1939 ny worlds fair the food company. The installation was sponsored by the general motors corporation and was characterized by. Jun 09, 2017 a prehistoric monster stands within sight of a 20th century rocket on april 9, 1964, symbolic of the pageant of world history presented by various exhibits at the 19641965 new york worlds fair. Exhibitions in the ussr soviet pavilion included the lifesize copy of the interior of the showcase mayakovskaya station of the moscow metro. The new york worlds fair was the scene or the sponsor of several musical events both official and unofficial. In honor of our role in expo milano 2015, were taking a look back at the history of food at worlds fairs. Cover of magic motorways by norman bel geddes, random house, new york, 1940 futurama was an exhibit and ride at the 1939 new york worlds fair designed by norman bel geddes, which presented a possible model of the world 20 years into the future 19591960. The new york worlds fair, 193940 a remarkable series of amateur reels, amounting to more than 6 hours in total, covering the 193940 new york worlds fair which took place on a 1,216 acre area of flushing meadowscorona park and which saw over 44 million people in attendance.
Official guide book of the new york worlds fair, 1939. Spectacular rides, movies, concerts, magic and puppet shows, exhibits of craftsmanship, demonstrations of television and. Trylon perisphere new york world s fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal. Nov 01, 20 an idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 world s fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. The west coast clock and watch museum in vista, ca. Jun 10, 2016 in 1939, a nation struggling to recover from the great depression looked toward the future at the world s fair in new york city. Sep 17, 2014 as a surprise for my grandfather s eightyfirst birthday in 1995, my father printed the remaining collection of 1939 world s fair negatives and put it on exhibit at a new jersey library with the. Covering 1,216 acres, in flushing meadows, new york, the 1939 new york worlds fair, like the legendary.
The worlds fair is taking place in nyc, and young edgar, a jewish kid, is desperate to attend. On april 1, 1939, the new york worlds fair, building the world of tomorrow, opened on what was. The ussr pavilion was originally 260 feet 79 m tall. Getting around at the 1939 new york worlds fair was a daunting task for visitors. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. At the 1939 new york fair, modernist architecture in the form of structures called the trylon and perisphere were also the central symbol of the event. Peanut bowls, 1939 worlds fair the new york worlds. This exhibit shows some of the new york state librarys many books, magazines, documents, and ephemera about the 1939 and 1964 worlds fairs. The worlds fair developed a longstanding tradition in showcasing architecture as the largest exhibits and to house exhibits. The immense fair covered 646 acres 261 ha on half the park, with numerous pools or fountains, and an amusement park with rides. But on april 30, 1939, the new york worlds fair would open on a 1,200 acre site in flushing meadows, queens, and all the major nations, other than germany, would participate. A description of the exhibit typed on the back of the drawing reads. Designer of the station alexey dushkin was awarded grand prize of the 1939 new york worlds fair.
A prehistoric monster stands within sight of a 20th century rocket on april 9, 1964, symbolic of the pageant of world history presented by various exhibits. The fairs theme was the world of tomorrow, and over 200,000 people would show up on the first day to to get a. The 196465 worlds fair opened in new york city 50 years ago today, bringing a plethora of innovative exhibits to flushing meadowscorona park in queens. A troupe of 25 to 30 entertainers will stage a new show in the savoy theatre every. Savoy ballroom exhibit 1939 worlds fair new york city. While some of the pavilions were still under construction and not yet open, that first day of the fair was attended by 206,000 visitors. Macfadden exhibit souvenir program travler radio alive in performance 1939 r. Publication date 1939 topics new york worlds fair 1939 1940. Remembering the grand spectacle of the 1939 worlds fair. When world war ii began six months into the 1939 worlds fair, many exhibits were affected, especially those on display in the pavilions of countries under. We were on the grounds, when two boys decided to explore the fair by themselves. Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. The genius of the two most popular exhibits at the fair was the embodiment of their message in a ritual experience.