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New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1939-04-30 - 1940-10-27

Biography

The New York World’s Fair of 1939 and 1940 opened on April 30, 1939, at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York City. Its central theme was “World of Tomorrow” and commemorated the 150th anniversary of Washington’s inauguration in New York City. During its two seasons, over 44 million people attended its exhibits. The fair came to a close on October 27, 1940.

Places

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

New York World's Fair ephemera, 1939-1940

 Collection
Identifier: MS210
Abstract

The New York World’s Fair of 1939 and 1940 was held at Flushing Medows in Queens, New York City. This collection includes ephemera from the fair, such as admission passes, maps of the fair and buildings, souvenirs, photographs, advertisements, and more. Also included in this collection is a scrapbook of fair related ephemera, as well as blueprints and schematics related to the York Ice Machinery Corporation and General Cigar Company.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / New York World's Fair ephemera, 1939-1940