Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939. The 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. Set of 6 tickets and souvenir stubs in 2 38x 6 booklet. Covering 1,216 acres, in flushing meadows, new york, the 1939 new york worlds fair, like the legendary. Fantastic 1939 new york world s fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible.
This will be a five to sixyear project that began in january 2009. Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. Purchased at a recent estate sale here in maryland from a major worlds fair collector. Includes chapters full of color photography of fair. Questions to ponder and seek out in the chapters of this remarkable book. Also, if you want to learn more about the fair and see hundreds of other postcards and advertisements, pick up a.
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. This is a spiral bound volume produced for the 50th anniversary of the 1939 new york world s fair. Official guidebook of the 1939 new york worlds fair worlds fairs collection, 125, hofstra university library special collections the official guidebook of the. Nov 06, 2017 the famous theme of the 1939 new york worlds fair was the world of tomorrow. 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. 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. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. If i could time travel to any point in history, it would actually be on my list.
It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. The world of tomorrow click to open popover enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Openingday ceremonies at the new york worlds fair, april 1939. I highly recommend this book as not only a source of entertainment but a wonderful history of the fair and its postcards. The idea of the fair, to give new york a new image was overwhelmed by the imagination and energy put. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york worlds fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. The owner has wrapped the book in plastic with a cardboard backing.
A typical postcard from the 1939 new york worlds fair. Billy rose aquacade show 1939 new york worlds fair youtube. That was the year when a living vision of the future instantly became. Postcard book collection of the 19391940 new york worlds fair. This aerial view shows the site of the 19391940 new york worlds fair in queens. Official guide book new york worlds fair 1939 third edition pb. If youre crazy about 1939 new york world s fair, dont wait.
The new york public library manuscripts and archives division. Doctorow, is named edgar, and grows up in the bronx in the 1930s. Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939 frank monaghan, donald deskey on. Measures 6 12 x 3 12 folded, in good condition with wear as shown and quite a few needles still inside. The chief sends him and lois lane to cover the new york worlds fair. Superman hears that the committee is going to nominate tom north as governor. Summary poster shows the trylon and the perisphere, symbols of the worlds fair, with skyscrapers, airplanes flying in. The book, lavishly illustrated with rare color and black and white photos, includes wonderful essays from the period and expert commentary and detailed captions by the authors. One part of that world, another theme showcased throughout the fair, was electrification the growing use. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadows corona park. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939.
Publication date 1939 topics american art publisher new york. Looking from the top of the book to appears some of the sheets have been removed. 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. Publication date 1939 topics new york worlds fair 1939 1940. 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. Summary poster shows the trylon and the perisphere, symbols of the world s fair, with skyscrapers, airplanes flying in formation, and search lights. In 2006, the nypl was the recipient of another grant from the neh for a two and a halfyear project. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Check to see if there is a book of record near you.
The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. 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. Title new york worlds fair, the world of tomorrow, 1939 binder. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939, first.
Ive always been fascinated by the 1939 new york world s fair. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair, 1939 frank monaghan. As the train is taking them t superman hears that the committee is going to nominate tom north as governor. Information about the 1939 and 1964 new york worlds fairs exhibit on the. One double page of the publication shows a map of the fairground. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york world s fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. The new york world s fair, in 1939 and 1940, was new york s crack at selling itself and the nations industry to the world. Jun 10, 2009 the 1939 1940 new york world s fair book. New york worlds fair 19391940, a 1989 exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fair, was held at the nypl in the edna barnes salomon room and curated by richard m.
Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination book. That was the year when a living vision of the future instantly becameto. Of all the books on the 1939 1940 new york world s fair, this is certainly the finest evocation of the wonder and excitement of that beloved exhibition. 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.
Conference publication, document, internet resource. 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. May 29, 2007 this huge pool and show production was presented at the 1939 1940 new york world s fair and features synchronized swimming production numbers, and a high diving platform act. Doctorow, is named edgar, and grows up in the bronx in the 1930 s. Fantastic 1939 new york worlds fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Original vintage 1939 new york world s fair combination book of souvenir tickets april 30 to october 31, 1939. New york worlds fair 19391940 worlds fair, guide book, new. Apr 30, 2012 worlds fair 1939 new york usa duration. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. Colorful 1939 new york world s fair needle book with trylon and perisphere on front and vanity fair building on back.
Item is a scrapbook from the 1939 new york worlds fair. Views of the new york worlds fair by new york 1939 worlds fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Title new york world s fair, the world of tomorrow, 1939 binder. The worlds fair buildings now nearing completion over seven miles away upper. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. 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. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination book of souvenir tickets april 30 to october 31,1939. 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. A book of tickets from the 1939 new york worlds fair. 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. 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, and the opening salvos of world war ii. He gets the information to press before it has been publicly released. Original 1964 new york worlds fair american airlines souvenir guide book.
The 1939 40 new york world s fair was a world s fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Doctorows 1931 2015 novel worlds fair 1985 is a lyrical autobiographical story about growing up in the new york city during the depression most of the book is told in the first person by an adult, edgar, who reflects upon his childhood up to the age of about nine. The famous theme of the 1939 new york worlds fair was the world of tomorrow. Official guide book of the new york world s fair, 1939. Each of the book s 26 pages consists of a pair of postcards. And i can imagine, as a kid, running across this souvenir book at the fair with more comics than youd ever seen before. Item is a scrapbook from the 1939 new york world s fair. The 52 cards are perforated and can be separated out and mailed as any other postcard, should one desire. 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. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is. I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. 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.
Available also through the library of congress web site in two forms. Recreating the 1939 worlds fair on a platform called reaction grid. In their bid to increase cultural awareness at the worlds fair, the countries promoted tourism and strove to. 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. This huge pool and show production was presented at the 19391940 new york worlds fair and features synchronized swimming production numbers, and a. Front cover is split, on upper half, from rest of program. The installation was sponsored by the general motors corporation and was characterized by automated highways and vast suburbs. Color photos of the 1939 new york worlds fair the atlantic. 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. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. Openingday ceremonies at the new york world s fair, april 1939.
New york worlds fair, the world of tomorrow, 1939 binder. 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. Dc comics published a 1939 new york worlds fair comics comic book, followed by a 1940 edition in the next year. Ive always been fascinated by the 1939 new york worlds fair.
Published more than 20 years ago, the book s design is completely modern. This sale is for a tiny worlds fair souvenir box, in the shape of a book. An aerial view of the 1939 new york worlds fair site during. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939. G3 1939 camera canon eos 5d mark ii foldoutcount 0 identifier newyorkworldsfai00gaig identifierark ark.
The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Also, if you want to learn more about the fair and see hundreds of other postcards and advertisements, pick up a copy of my new book, new york s 1939 1940 world s fair. Of the 6 tickets, 3 are still attached only 3 used as follows. Official guidebook of the 1939 new york worlds fair the. It was the second most expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. G3 1939 camera canon eos 5d mark ii foldoutcount 0 identifier. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is almost like new.
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