As a sequel to the successful 1939 new york worlds fair, the second worlds fair opened on april 22, 1964, and its theme was peace through understanding. Apr 30, 2016 the 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Held at a 12 hundred acre farm in flushing meadows. Over 30 countries participated, and the overarching theme of the fair. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Lot of 3 pins 1939 new york world s fair trylon perisphere metal brooch lapel.
The two pamphlets are free of tears, the picture packs have all photos in excellent condition. Recalling the graphics feast at the 1939 worlds fair. Dc comics published a 1939 new york worlds fair comics comic book, followed by a 1940 edition in the next year. The 1939 and 1940 comics were sometimes referenced in allstar squadron. 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.
The new york world s fair opened on april 30, 1939 in flushing, new york. The san franciscooakland bay bridge opened in 1936 and the golden gate bridge in 1937. Colorful 1939 new york world s fair needle book with trylon and perisphere on front and vanity fair building on back. 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. 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 worlds fair, on june 10, 1939, soon after they landed at the battery. Shop our selection of worlds fair from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. Another venue where the heinz pickle pins famously appeared was the 1939 new york worlds fair, where heinz had an enormous exhibit building called the heinz dome. Find great deals on ebay for 1939 world fair and world fair 1940. One part of that world, another theme showcased throughout the fair, was electrification the growing use. 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. 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 1939 world s fair sat on the precipice of disaster. Plastic jewelry, old jewelry, vintage jewelry, vintage love, retro vintage, gold and silver bracelets, gumball machine, barbie accessories, jewelry boards. See more ideas about worlds fair, world of tomorrow and world. Written by david gelernter, mit professor of technology and a victim of the unibomber, this book tells the story of the 1939 1940 world s fair in new york. In honor of our role in expo milano 2015, were taking a look back at the history of food at worlds fairs. 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. Oct 15, 2017 the worlds fair opened in april of 1939 in flushing meadowscorona park on the outer edges of queens. The famous theme of the 1939 new york world s fair was the world of tomorrow. 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. Put a pin in it with a 1939 worlds fair button at zazzle. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. And one of the most common items, the i was there pins. Doctorow, is named edgar, and grows up in the bronx in the 1930s.
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. Worlds columbian exposition 1893 souvenir white cedar wood. Make offer official guide book new york worlds fair 1939 third edition pb what makes worlds fair collectibles so popular. I just read on a metal detecting forum that it is a 1939 san francisco worlds fair golden gate expo token, given away at the chinese pavillion on treasure island. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair, 1939. 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 most common 1939 worlds fair pin material is metal. Official guide book of the new york world s fair, 1939. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There are many autographs inside along with fabulous photos of the buildings and pavilions of the fair. We ship via usps first class parcel so you have tracking for your package. Worlds fair buttons pins charms 1939 new york worlds fair. 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.
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. Walter dorwin teagues story starts in the house of a methodist circuitriding preacher in decatur, indiana. Beginning collectors often purchase posters, ticket books, and other assorted paper items, as well as any of the hundreds of pinback buttons, mainly because of. A 1939 new york world s fair pin in a brushed metal with yellow enamel. What is the value of a 1939 worlds fair token answers. Futurama was an exhibit and ride at the 1939 new york world s fair designed by norman bel geddes, which presented a possible model of the world 20 years into the future 19591960. Worlds fair buttons pins 1939 new york worlds fair. The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940, was held in flushing meadows in the borough of queens.
See more ideas about worlds fair, world and world of tomorrow. The worlds fair developed a longstanding tradition in showcasing architecture as the largest exhibits and to house exhibits. The world of tomorrow unknown binding january 1, 1939 by world s fair author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Guide book has water damage starting about 34 of way through guide. Chicago worlds fair expo sterling silver rare souvenir fork auction nr c. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most.
A group of vintage pins including the 1939 worlds fair. Nylon, was first introduced at the 1939 new york world s fair. This is the official guide book products for the most famous of all world s fairs. Button pins that really stand out with thousands of designs to pick from. What is the value of a 1939 new york worlds fair pin answers. Thirtytwo countries participated in the almost sixmonthlong event. The new york world s fair on consolidated edison day, 1939. 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 is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york worlds fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. This selection comes with a round quarter millennial town of hadley, august 14 1909 lapel pin, a pin in the shape of a gun with a rectangular book displaying an american coat of arms to it, and two 1939 worlds fair pins in the shape of an airplane and space age design. Remembering the new york worlds fair of 1939 mcny blog. 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.
Track page views with auctiva s free counter 400079882178. Roosevelt kicked off the fair with an address from the rostrum of the federal building. Here, walter was born on december 18, 1883, the youngest of six children. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. A look back at some of the coolest attractions at the 1939. The best part of the book is about the chicago world fair and its architect, the smallest part about h. Find worlds fair 1939 from a vast selection of collectibles. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939. The 700foottall truncated needleshaped trylon and 200footdiameter perisphere, joined by the helicline, a long curving ramp, and symbolizing the linking of the past, the present and the future, became the centerpiece of the world of tomorrow. And at that world s fair, it wasnt like disneyworld today where you pay one admission and ride everything there was a ticket for everything and.
Research past prices of worlds fair to buy or bid confidently today. For more info about the world s fair decision model, development of the model, the study participants, etc. The book that documents much of the fair s graphics story is trylon and perisphere. 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 worlds fair opened in april of 1939 in flushing meadowscorona park on the outer edges of queens. 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. Vintage 1939 1940 ny worlds fair lot souvenir book new jersey letterhead trenton. Railroads exhibits occupied a large portion of the new york worlds fair. The fair closed toward the end of the year in 1940. Color photos of the 1939 new york worlds fair the atlantic. Nov 06, 2017 the famous theme of the 1939 new york worlds fair was the world of tomorrow. Mar 6, 2017 all the memorabilia from world s fair s. Fantastic 1939 new york world s fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Unfollow 1939 world fair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
And after ten long years of depression, the new york worlds fair brought. A worlds fair night views of consolidated edisons fountains, on june 24, 1939. See more ideas about world s fair, world and world s columbian exposition. The new york worlds fair of 1964 rare historical photos. Rare paperweight 1958 world s fair brussels belgium mint condition. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york world s fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The wonders of oz were illusionsthe 1939 worlds fair was a wonder of science. Cards are vivid fushia with red and white border, planet with trailing rings, and.
Bakelite souvenir pin of the trylon and perisphere from the bakelite pavilion of the 1939 new york worlds fair. Boxed deck of 1933 century of progress, chicago world s fair souvenir playing cards. Get the best deals on 19391940 new york worlds fair collectibles when you. 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. Photo album book charm, 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir estate of. Buttons pins charms produced for the 1939 new work worlds fair. Over 30 countries participated, and the overarching theme of the fair was the exciting future. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with price guide, who began collecting in 1965 when he was in law school, paper items, glass and china, and key collectibles have been his passion. Three current exhibitions in new york city and a recent book commemorate.
Both are buried 50 feet below flushing meadowscorona park, the site of both world s fairs. Countries, cities, corporations, and private groups set up shop to display their ideas. In recognition of the 80th anniversary of this historic event. Measures 6 12 x 3 12 folded, in good condition with wear as shown and quite a few needles still inside. Ap photo for more than a century, the world s fair has drawn millions from around the. This is the case with 1939 the lost world of the fair, which may very well be the most underrated and underappreciated history book of the past 20 years. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. It became the precursor of the longrunning superman batman teamup book worlds finest comics.
Worlds fair and exposition memorabilia collectors weekly. Worlds fair for sale at online auction rare memorabilia worlds. Buttons pins charms produced for the 1939 new work world s fair. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. The installation was sponsored by the general motors corporation and was characterized by.
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