Images of the 19391940 new york worlds fair, via mcny while the unisphere and openair new york pavilion stand in flushingmeadows corona park as reminders of the 196465 worlds fair, not. The golden gate international exposition ggie 1939 and 1940, held at san franciscos treasure island, was a worlds fair celebrating, among other things, the citys two newly built bridges. The middletons experience westinghouse s technological marvels at the fair and win back their daughter from her leftist boyfriend. San francisco history by subject page 2 museum of the city. Marc selvaggio, whose specialties include worlds fairs and international expositions, takes us down memory lane as he examines the publications of the 1939 worlds fairs held in new york and san francisco on september 23 rd, 1938, a group of. James mauro decided to write twilight at the world of tomorrow. A collection of 3 films concerning the famous 1939 ny worlds fair in queens is presented. 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. Spectacular rides, movies, concerts, magic and puppet shows, exhibits of craftsmanship, demonstrations of television and.
Box does not mention new york worlds fair but is one issued with bank. The new york world s fair of 1939 and 1940, was held in flushing meadows in the borough of queens. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. Mint condition memorabilia from this most famous world fair. This summer marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1939 worlds fair, an event that would change the new york dining world forever. That included both the fair proper as presided over by the monumental trylon and perisphere and the fair improper a vast amusement area of carnival pleasures. African americans and the world of tomorrow newyork. The 1939 worlds fair was attended by 26 million people and the 1940 worlds fair was attended by about 14 million people. An idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 worlds fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. Oct 15, 2017 the worlds fair opened in april of 1939 in flushing meadowscorona park on the outer edges of queens. The 1939 world s fair sat on the precipice of disaster. Photo from new york public librarys worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated records archive. Expoarchive information about both the 193940 and 196465 new york worlds fairs new york worlds fair collection of images photo gallery photos from the new deal network. There was, for a short time, a line of the ind independent subway that was built for the 19391940 worlds fair in flushing meadows.
An exhibition of paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints organised by the british council and first shown in the british pavilion of the new york world trade fair. Paul gillespies 1939 new york worlds fair collection. President roosevelts official dedication at the fairs opening ceremonies. While these readings are designed to shed light on the fair and its significance to american public life, i strongly suggest you visit my images of the 1939 40 new york world s fair website to learn more. Donated to nyhs in may of this year, the paul gillespie collection of new york worlds fair materials pr 283 contains a large number of amateur photographs that present a view of the fair from the perspective of. A spectacle of surpassing enchantment, aquacade earned billy rose, its flamboyant and indefatigable producer, an estimated five million dollars. The exposition opened from february 18, 1939, through october 29, 1939, and from may. World s fair is a book which made this reader feel like he was holding a series of jewels up to his eye and reveling in the sheer loveliness of them.
Som was selected by the new york worlds fair commission to provide master planning and design coordination, as well as exhibit design, for the 1939 worlds fair in new york city. The city has been hosting numerous events to commemorate these occasions. The biggest and best of the world s fairs was the new york worlds fair which opened on april 30, 1939. The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940 promised visitors they would be looking at the world of tomorrow. Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. General motors 1939 worlds fair exhibit to new horizons. The new york world s fair, in 1939 and 1940, was new york s crack at selling itself and the nation s industry to the world. The fair covered nearly two square miles and had several zones, including transportation. The george washington statue at the 1939 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. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Savoy ballroom exhibit 1939 worlds fair new york city. Savoy ballroom exhibit 1939 new york worlds fair lindy. Architecturally, it represents the streamlined modern vision of tomorrow we explored in william gibsons gernsback continuum. Just in time for the 72nd anniversary of new yorks 1939 worlds fair which opened on april 30th, 1939 the newyork historical society has received an extensive collection of photographs and other memorabilia documenting this momentous event. The san franciscooakland bay bridge opened in 1936 and the golden gate bridge in 1937. See more ideas about worlds fair, world and world of tomorrow. To mark the 75th anniversary of 1939, weve asked some abaa members to discuss publications from that momentous year.
Despite timeconsuming and expensive construction, the host country generally benefits from holding a fair due to the millions of people who travel to the event. This was the heyday of the world s fair and is among one of the most popular world s fairs for collectibles. Savoy ballroom exhibit 1939 new york worlds fair lindy hop. The new york worlds fair, in 1939 and 1940, was new yorks crack at selling itself and the nations industry to the world. Rydell revisits several fairs, highlighting the 1926 philadelphia sesquicentennial, the 1931 paris colonial exposition, the 193334 chicago century of progress exposition, the 193536 san diego california pacific exposition, the 1936 dallas texas centennial exposition, the 1937 cleveland great lakes and international exposition, the 193940 san francisco golden gate international exposition, the 193940 new york worlds fair, and the 1958 brussels universal exposition.
The theme of the landmark event was world of tomorrow. The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940, was held in flushing meadows in the borough of queens. Nov 06, 2017 the famous theme of the 1939 new york worlds fair was the world of tomorrow. As the nation looked backward over the scarred landscape of the depression and outward to ominous clouds gathering in europe, the fair offered a vision of tomorrow that was clean, safe, and brimming with consumer goods. The 19391940 worlds fair in new york was among the largest fairs, and it was seen by more than 44 million people over the course of its two seasons. One part of that world, another theme showcased throughout the fair, was electrification the growing use. Fair theme center and futurama we approach the 1939 new york worlds fair from several directions at once. Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. A collection of 3 films concerning the famous 1939 ny world s fair in queens is presented. The film shows what the thousands of people saw who took a ride through the gm pavillion.
The undisputed hit of the fairs amusement area, aquacade featured olympic swimming champions eleanor holm and johnny weissmuller of tarzan fame and a huge cast of fetching mermaids and virile mermen. The official guidebook of the world s fair was the goto informational guide for visitors. Remembering the grand spectacle of the 1939 worlds fair. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about world s fair collectibles form the new york world s fair of 1939 1940. The middleton family at the new york worlds fair pits an anticapitalist bohemian artist boyfriend against an allamerican electrical engineer who believes in improving society by working through corporations. The arrangement of the demonstration homes was not intended to represent a model community plan. As an example of city planning, the fairs vision of public life mirrors the garden city envisioned by ebenezer howard. To the lilting rhythms of a piano, three bottles of champagne were smashed against a concrete catwalk an unexpected. Jan 12, 20 savoy ballroom exhibit 1939 new york worlds fair part2 this is another view and two other similar dancers doing the lindy exhibition at the savoy pavilion at the worlds fair. Both were held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens. Paul gillespies 1939 new york worlds fair collection new.
The middletons experience westinghouses technological marvels at the fair and win back their daughter from her leftist boyfriend. Color photos from nys worlds fair 1939 click americana. Color photos of the 1939 new york worlds fair the atlantic. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. The worlds fair opened in april of 1939 in flushing meadowscorona park on the outer edges of queens.
As director of exhibits and concessions, mermey was in charge of developing attractions for the entire 1939 worlds fair. The fair presented perceived images of the future to approximately 60 million visitors. Heres a look back at all the wonderful things that the visitors to. Published on mar 17, 2017 this film from 1940 depicts the futurama exhibit at the ny worlds fair in 1939. Over 30 countries participated, and the overarching theme of the fair was the exciting future. Not everything they saw there came true, but plenty was close. Nov 18, 2011 a rich collection of photographs from the 193940 new york worlds fair is newly available to researchers at the nyhs library.
The famous theme of the 1939 new york worlds fair was the world of tomorrow. This insert from the new york times, published march 5th of 1939, just before the fairs grand opening, commemorates the presidents inauguration and discusses the construction of the statue at length. Official guidebook of the 1939 new york worlds fair the. Apr 29, 2011 just in time for the 72nd anniversary of new yorks 1939 worlds fair which opened on april 30th, 1939 the newyork historical society has received an extensive collection of photographs and other memorabilia documenting this momentous event. See more ideas about worlds fair, world of tomorrow and world.
The official guidebook of the worlds fair was the goto informational guide for visitors. Savoy ballroom exhibit 1939 new york worlds fair part2 this is another view and two other similar dancers doing the lindy exhibition at the savoy pavilion at the worlds fair. It included maps, advertisements, ticket information, show times, and virtually everything else a patron may need to navigate the fairgrounds. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. A look back at some of the coolest attractions at the 1939. The lost subway line of the 19391940 worlds fair 6sqft. Som was selected by the new york world s fair commission to provide master planning and design coordination, as well as exhibit design, for the 1939 world s fair in new york city.
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 axis occupation. Genius, madness, murder, and the 1939 worlds fair on the brink of war by james mauro jun 22, 2010 4. The aquacade was dedicated on a chilly day in february 1939 by a bevy of beauty wearing swimsuits and fur coats, including holm and thirteen glamour girls from rose s famous time s square nightclub, the diamond horseshoe. Its a novel that gives the sensations of discovery and enlightenment that the very earliest moments of literary awareness gave me in my youth. 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. After the close of the fair in 1940, many exhibits were demolished or removed, though some buildings were retained for the 19641965 new york worlds fair, held at the same site. Dec 03, 2012 images of the 1939 1940 new york world s fair, via mcny while the unisphere and openair new york pavilion stand in flushingmeadows corona park as reminders of the 196465 world s fair, not. 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 new york worlds fair a collection of amazing films. The nonprofit fair corporation was formed in 1935 under the guidance of business and civic leaders, and financed through federal, state, municipal and private funds. Unfollow 1939 world fair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Genius, madness, murder, and the 1939 worlds fair on the brink of war when he came across a halfburied plaque in flushing meadows. Front shows trylon and perisphere with text new york worlds fair. Worlds fair to reopen in 1940 1939 new attractions at the fair in 40 1940 ascap cavalcade of american music at treasure island 1940 by david a.
When you realize that the us population was around million, you can really get a. The 1939 and 1964 new york world s fairs julyaugust 2014. Sep 17, 2014 2014 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1939 world s fair. The next biesanctioned worlds fair will be expo 2017 in astana, kazakhstan and the theme will be future energy bie. He opened the 1939 new york worlds fair, and on december 2, 1939, opened new york municipal airport no.
A rich collection of photographs from the 193940 new york worlds fair is newly available to researchers at the nyhs library. Here s a look back at all the wonderful things that the visitors to. San francisco history by subject page 2 museum of the. The middleton family at the new york world s fair pits an anticapitalist bohemian artist boyfriend against an allamerican electrical engineer who believes in improving society by working through corporations.
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