Official souvenir book new york world's fair 1939

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. 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. Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939. It was a monumental undertaking that was completed in less than five years. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair 1939 by deskey. This is a set of nine vintage 1964 new york world s fair souvenir postcards. Brochure showing the logo of the 1939 worlds fair in new york city 1939 worlds. Please see picture for a better description of the item. This is an original souvenir picture book of washington, seattle and the seattle world s fair from an estate. Official guidebook of the 1939 new york worlds fair the.

The perisphere and the trylon, known together as the theme center, were two of. It features photographs and texts detailing attractions at the 1939 worlds fair. Official guide book, new york world s fair 1939 building the world of tomorrow world of tomorrow new york world s fair 1939. Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from 1939 new york world s fair. Souvenir spoons, 1939 new york worlds fair the new york. Set of 6 tickets and souvenir stubs in 2 38x 6 booklet. An official, souvenir deck of playing cards, complete in original hard case plastic with sleeve. Great souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair new york almanack. Original vintage 1939 new york world s fair combination book of souvenir tickets. 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. An article about collecting souveirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair. This official guidebook to the new york world s fair contained maps and descriptions of its many exhibit. Some of the flyers and brochures from the 1939 40 new york world s fair have been added to the site for you viewing enjoyment. 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.

On april 29, 1939, the largest worlds fair of all time came to flushing meadowscorona park in new york. If you were a very lucky child you got to go to the world s fair in new york. They had some souvenirs from their day at the 1939 worlds fair. 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 1939 40 new york worlds fair promised visitors a look at the world of tomorrow. Publication date 1939 topics painting publisher new york, the art news collection inlibrary. Scott fitzgerald in the 1925 novel the great gatsby as the valley of ashes. 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. This is a wonderful premium offered to guests of the 196465 new york world s fair. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with. Photo album book charm, 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir estate of joan munkacsi. 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. Interior complete with great color map end papers and color illustrated chapter header pages.

It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. The flintstones at the new york worlds fair 1965 official souvenir ed 1964 hanna barbera. Official souvenir book new york worlds fair 1939 by. Official guide book of the new york world s fair 1939, first edition. The official guide book to the new york world s fair had maps and descriptions of its many exhibits. Official souvenir book new york worlds fair 1939 ebay. Use the menu tabs to explore thousands of pages of information and photographs celebrating this billion dollar world s fair. The theme, building the world of tomorrow echoed in virtually every corner of the 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. It was the second most expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. The fair was open for two years, attracting 45 million visitors. 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. Add tags for official souvenir book, new york world s.

The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. A book of tickets from the 1939 new york worlds fair. Worlds fair collectibles, expo, expositions, worlds fair. 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. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939. The bowl of the spoon has a picture of a theme building on it. The 19391940 new york worlds fair images of america. Official guide book of the new york world s fair, 1939. New york world s fair 19641965 offical souvenir book. Sealed original box 196465 new york worlds fair old fashioned glasses set of 8. Fabulous new york worlds fair 1939 vintage lucky horseshoe. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939. Vintage comics the flintstones at the ny worlds fair 196465 comic book. The handle of the spoon has a picture of the statue of liberty on it.

On april 30, 1939 the new york worlds fair opened on a 1,216 acre site of reclaimed dump that was described by f. Souvenir spoons, 1939 new york world s fair hofstra university library special collections memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s fair. Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939 frank monaghan, donald deskey on. Vintage official motion pictures new york worlds fair 1940. Both are buried 50 feet below flushing meadowscorona park, the site of both world s fairs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about world s fair, world and world of tomorrow. Expositions, fairs, celebrations and ceremonies collection. Official souvenir book, new york world s fair donald deskey. While some of the pavilions were still under construction and not yet open, that first day of the fair. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination.

Official guide book new york worlds fair 1939 no author on. 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. The 1939 40 new york world s fair was a world s fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Search for library items search for lists search for. Official guidebook of the 1939 new york world s fair world s fairs collection, 125, hofstra university library special collections the official guidebook of the world s fair. Courtesy of linda morsani here are 14 images of the 1939 ny worlds fair taken by her father a. Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. New york worlds fair 19641965 souvenir book with images. 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. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. 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. With so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for. Official 1940s new york worlds fair ladies employee hat.

The flintstones at the ny worlds fair envisioning the. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair, 1939. Original vintage 1939 new york world s fair combination book of souvenir tickets april 30 to october 31, 1939. A typical postcard from the 1939 new york worlds fair. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir collector spoon.

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