While some of the pavilions were still under construction and not yet open, that first day of the fair. Dark blue cloth covers with blue illustrated dj with black spine. History of the worlds fair held in flushing meadows, queens, the new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940, bringing to the world the trylon and perisphere, hope for a rebound from depression. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939. Flushing meadows corona park, the fourth largest park in new york city and the pride of northern queens, has twice been the doorway to the future.
The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. Expositions, fairs, celebrations and ceremonies collection. Robert rydell talked about the events that caused new york to host the worlds fair of 1939. The ussr pavilion was originally 260 feet 79 m tall. The 193940 new york worlds fair promised visitors a look at the world of tomorrow. Official guide book of the new york world s fair, 1939 frank monaghan. The library of congress is unaware of, or has been unable to identify a owner andor information about any possible or likely owner, and makes this item available as an exercise of fair use for educational, notforprofit purposes only. Japan book from the board of tourist industry by the japanese government railways.
The book of record of the time capsule of cupaloy, deemed capable of resisting the effects of time for five thousand years, preserving an account of universal achievements, embedded in the grounds of the new york world s fair, 1939. Questions to ponder and seek out in the chapters of this remarkable book. Before the fair, they published a brochure for their dealers to explain television. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The lost world of the fair, free press new york, 1995. The 1939 new york world s fair offered a vision of a utopian city of tomorrowone in which life was going to be easy thanks to new technology that. New york city 1939 world s fair collection, 1939 1940. Elephant folio 19 by 24 inches, original blue cloth over beveled boards. An aerial view of the 1939 new york worlds fair site during construction. The 1939 new york worlds fair offered a vision of a utopian city of tomorrowone in which life was going to be easy thanks to new technology that would revolutionize transportation, household. Recalling the graphics feast at the 1939 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 public library manuscripts and archives division. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadows corona park. The 1939 world s fair held in queens, new york was billed as the world of tomorrow, and now stunning color photos reveal the fair s grandeur with pavilions, rides and the revelers that enjoyed them. The 1939 1940 worlds fair the 1930s proved to be a difficult time in american history. Photographer peter campbell captured many scenes from the 1939 new york world s fair in full color, both during the day and at night.
The stock market crash of 1929 signified the end of the carefree roaring twenties and propelled the nation into the great depression and a decade of nationwide despair. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. Some cover soiling and wear, spine frayed at the head and the tail. All heads of departments, august 3, 1937, new york public library, new york worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated records, internal files, filekeeping practices. The theme, building the world of tomorrow echoed in virtually every corner of the fair. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park. Designer of the station alexey dushkin was awarded grand prize of the 1939 new york worlds fair. A book of tickets from the 1939 new york worlds fair. This 36page booklet is a treasure trove of black and white photographs of the life and culture in japan. A typical postcard from the 1939 new york worlds fair. After a dozen years of collecting and looking through zillions ive been fortunate to find hundreds and hundreds of amazing images. New york city master builder and longtime parks commissioner robert. New york city 1939 worlds fair architectural drawings, ca. Nov 14, 2016 the 19391940 worlds fair the 1930s proved to be a difficult time in american history.
African americans and the world of tomorrow newyork. History of the world s fair held in flushing meadows, queens, the new york world s fair of 1939 and 1940, bringing to the world the trylon and perisphere, hope for a rebound from depression, and the opening salvos of world war ii. The 19391940 new york worlds fair images of america. Three current exhibitions in new york city and a recent book commemorate the 18monthlong exposition, which forecast an enriched world of. The 1939 new york world s fair ended up attracting more than 40 million visitors in less than a year.
This could easily have been declared in 1939 when teague applied his experience as an industrial designer to the new york worlds fair world of tomorrow. The 1939 new york worlds fair opened on may 30, 1939 which was the 150th. Scenes of the 1939 1940 new york world s fair duration. Official guide book of the new york world s fair 1939, first edition. Inside the perisphere was a model city of tomorrow that visitors viewed. Pictures from the 1939 new york worlds fair rare historical photos. 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. The fair had many different forms of attractions, and. The 1939 new york worlds fair early television museum. The 193940 new york worlds fair worlds fair community.
The rise and rise of new york spectre london, 1989. New york worlds fair 1939 first edition new york city. People visit the trylon and perisphere at the 1939 new york world s fair. Color photos of the 1939 new york worlds fair the atlantic. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said. Rca introduced television to the american public at the 1939 world s fair. 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. Covering 1,216 acres, in flushing meadows, new york, the 1939 new york worlds fair, like the legendary phoenix rising from the ashes, was erected on what was an ashdump. Written as fiction, it contains a lot of background that gives a sense of the fair and the times. New york city 1939 digitally enhanced and in color. Views of the new york world s fair by new york 1939 world s fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Nov 06, 2017 people visit the trylon and perisphere at the 1939 new york world s fair. Brochure showing the logo of the 1939 worlds fair in new york city. Walter dorwin teagues story starts in the house of a methodist circuitriding preacher in decatur, indiana. Tom lewis, empire of the air, harpercollins new york, 1991. I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. Going through other people old slides is a quite a treasure hunt. This medal was struck in copper and was issued to commemorate the 1937 american legion convention. Apr 30, 2016 a look at the history of new york city s tunnels and bridges. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the 1939 ny worlds fair. Landauer, on april 29, 1939, the largest worlds fair of all time came to flushing meadowscorona park in new york. With new york city as a backdrop, king george vi and queen elizabeth first car proceed up the westside highway along the hudson en route to the new york world s fair, on june 10, 1939.
In 1935, at the height of the great depression, a group of new york city businessmen decided to create an. Rights notice this object is part of the collection of the museum of the city of new york, and was cataloged with the generous support of the council on libraries and information resources clir as part of a cataloging hidden and special collections and archives grant project, in collaboration with the queens museum and queens library. The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940 promised visitors they would be looking at the world of tomorrow. Apr 30, 2012 the 1939 new york worlds fair offered a vision of a utopian city of tomorrowone in which life was going to be easy thanks to new technology that would revolutionize transportation, household. Brochure 8 x 4 12 inches unfolding to colorful twosided map of, on one side, new york subway and elevated system 15 12 x 10 34 inches and on the other, new york world s fair. Offical souvenir book of the new york worlds fair 1965 ny worlds. This exhibit shows some of the new york state librarys many books. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The opening ceremony, which featured speeches by president franklin d. Visitors to the 1939 world s fair in new york wait in long lines outside the general motors futurama exhibit, a ride across the. The 1939 new york worlds fair, that had opened with such hope and promise on its first day in april of 1939, closed on october 27, 1940 without making a profit, and with the world already at war in europe, and america on the brink of entering that war just one year later. That was the year when a living vision of the future instantly became.
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. Official guide book, new york world s fair 1939 building the world of tomorrow world of tomorrow. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 1939 1940. Jul 01, 2010 a forgotten july 4 bombing at the world s fair. Discuss the many exhibits and attractions that made this fair unforgettable.
Jan 22, 2014 the new york worlds fair in 1964 via dj berson after visiting paris, chicago, and barcelona, atlas obscuras tour of worlds fair relics stops next in new york city, home to two of the. A map of the worlds fair and new york city new york. New york the worlds fair city by frank editor monaghan 1939. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. On april 30, 1939, the new york worlds fair opens in new york city. New york city 1939 world s fair architectural drawings, ca. Ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau this is a scarce higher grade medal issued from the new york worlds fair exposition held in 1939. Time capsule i was created for the 1939 new york world s fair and time capsule ii was created for the 1964 new york world s fair. This object is part of the collection of the museum of the city of new york, and was cataloged with the generous support of the council on libraries and. New york worlds fair 1939 incorporated, executive order no.
Apr 17, 2014 the 1939 worlds fair, which played out over 18 months on the former site of the corona dumps, symbolized the new age that would rise from the great depression, an idea embodied by the fairs. 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 following video provides a short introduction to the 1939 world s fair in new york city. Roosevelt and new york governor herbert lehman, ushered. Lost world of the fair turned out to be a very good description of the daytoday 1939 fair. Apr 30, 2018 aerial view of the 19391940 new york worlds fair. 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. 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. I love the book mark world s fairs and expositions galleries bookmark convention. 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. Guide to the new york worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated.
Schomburg center manuscripts, archives, and rare books, new york public library. Central files and dept files not in public collection. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt. Wonderful book about the new york fair written by a prominent computer scientist. On april 30, 1939, the new york worlds fair opened in flushing meadows park in queens. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939, first. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 19391940. The 1939 new york world s fair zim, larry, lerner, mel, rolfes, herbert on. That was the year when a living vision of the future instantly becameto. Aug 03, 2017 covering 1,216 acres, in flushing meadows, new york, the 1939 new york worlds fair, like the legendary phoenix rising from the ashes, was erected on what was an ashdump. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Visitors to the 1939 world s fair in new york wait in long lines outside the general motors futurama exhibit, a.
The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Dc comics published a 1939 new york worlds fair comics comic book, followed by a 1940 edition in the next year. He said the fairs world of tomorrow theme both influenced and reflected american culture. This fascinating book might be retitled the life and times of the 1939 new york world s fair, as it gives an extensive history of the fair itself but also adds in the critically important context of the era, including the ramping up of the world towards global war, the aftermath of the great depression, and albert einsteins tragic, messy exile from his homeland and tangential association. Both are buried 50 feet below flushing meadowscorona park, the site of both world s fairs. Inside the perisphere was a diorama of a futuristic utopian city named democracity. Information about the 1939 and 1964 new york worlds fairs exhibit on the seventh floor of.
With so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for. Merchandise catalogue book, new york worlds fair, 1939. The 1939 40 new york world s fair, which covered the 1,216 acres 492 ha of flushing meadowscorona park also the location of the 19641965 new york world s fair, was the second most expansive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only. New york worlds fair 19391940 records nypl digital. African americans perform in frank bucks jungleland, a popular attraction at the 1939 worlds fair. The hot mikado, a jazz version of gilbert and sullivans operetta, was one of the biggest hits of the 1939 worlds fair. The center of the booklet contains a color map and two traditional art works. Since im fascinated by historical images especially of cities and stadiums these are excellent. Using the perspective of fictional characters, gelernter presents an affectionate account of the 1939 world s fair. Great transaction, item as described, happy with purchase. Description the new york world s fair of 1939 and 1940, was held in flushing meadows in the borough of queens. Novel building designs, materials and furnishings were the norm.
Jump to content 1939 40, new york, united states the 1939 40 new york world s fair. Aug 24, 2007 amateur color footage of people at the world s fair. Oct 12, 1985 the astonishing novel of a young boy s life in the new york city of the 1930s, a stunning recreation of the sights, sounds, aromas and emotions of a time when the streets were safe, families stuck together through thick and thin, and all the promises of a generation culminate in a single great world s fair. The opening ceremony and events at the fair were televised, and nbc began regularly scheduled broadcasts. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. The american kitchen, one of the titles in nyu fales librarys extensive food studies collection. Good binding, inscribed in pencil blank page in the front. Souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair highly collectible by bob brooke with so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for. Here, walter was born on december 18, 1883, the youngest of six children.
Paul gillespie collection of new york worlds fair materials, pr 283. The concept was born in the middle of the great depression, and it was truly a mark of sincere perseverance and hope that the fair actually came to fruition and was such a massive success. President franklin roosevelt dedicated the fair, thereby becoming the first president to be televised. World of tomorrow shaped our today the electric utilities pavilion at the 1939 new york worlds fair featured a walkthrough waterfall. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. Historic photos take you back to the 1939 new york worlds.
Color map, 21 14 x 15 34 inches folding as issued to 8 x 4 inches, with color pictorial folder and original mailing envelope. With new york city as a backdrop, king george vi and queen elizabeth. Not everything they saw there came true, but plenty was close. He was a small town kid almost out of college then. 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. Used as a means of soliciting advertisers, this incomplete guidebook contains brief introductory information regarding the zones of the fair as well as pricing rates and options for displaying ads within the guidebook.