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The 1939 New York World's Fair took place at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York, United States, during 1939 and 1940. The fair included pavilions
1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions
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World's fair held in New York City
The 1939 New York World's Fair (also known as the 1939–1940 New York World's Fair) was an international exposition held at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
1939_New_York_World's_Fair
Structures in Queens, New York
Other structures were relocated; see 1964 New York World's Fair pavilions#Remaining pavilions. The New York Times described Warhol's mural as depicting
New_York_State_Pavilion
of World's Fair architecture 1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions This is sometimes cited as more than 200 exhibits and pavilions. For
1964 New York World's Fair pavilions
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1939 exhibit by General Motors
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
Futurama (New York World's Fair)
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List of World's Fair architecture
List_of_World's_Fair_architecture
Building in Queens, New York (1964–77)
States Pavilion (also known as the U.S. Pavilion and Federal Pavilion) was a pavilion at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, New York, U
United_States_Pavilion
Large international exhibition
of the world fair. The 1939–1940 New York World's Fair, and those that followed, took a different approach, one less focused on technology and aimed more
World's_fair
World's fair held in New York City
Initially, the fair had 139 pavilions, and 34 concessions and shows. The site had previously hosted the 1939 New York World's Fair. In the 1950s, several
1964_New_York_World's_Fair
1939 New York World's Fair structures
1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions Skylon (tower) at the 1951 Festival of Britain Unisphere at the 1964 New York World's Fair "1939-40
Trylon_and_Perisphere
Art museum in New York City
million, and liabilities of $364,000. 1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions 1964 New York World's Fair pavilions List of museums and cultural
Queens_Museum
Defunct amusement ride in Brooklyn, New York
Fugitive (1953) and Requiem for a Dream (2000), have also been filmed at the Parachute Jump. 1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions Amusement
Parachute_Jump
New York City Subway line (1939–40)
IND World's Fair Line, officially the World's Fair Railroad, was a temporary branch of the Independent Subway System (IND) serving the 1939 New York World's
IND_World's_Fair_Line
Public park in Queens, New York
created as the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair and also hosted the 1964 New York World's Fair. Following the 1964 fair, the park fell into disrepair
Flushing_Meadows–Corona_Park
Music, dance and swimming show
the Aqua Follies at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. 1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions Great Lakes Exposition, ed. (1937). Official souvenir
Billy_Rose's_Aquacade
Banquet hall in Queens, New York
Queens in New York City, New York, U.S. The building was constructed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as the Port Authority Pavilion, an exhibition
Terrace_on_the_Park
Structure in Neillsville, Wisconsin
erected for the 1964 New York World's Fair at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York, serving as the rotunda for the fair's Wisconsin exhibit.
Wisconsin_Pavilion
Theater in Racine, Wisconsin
the Johnson's Wax Pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Construction of the theater began in October 1962, and the attraction opened on April 22
Golden_Rondelle_Theater
Professional theatre in Queens, New York
make up the New York State Pavilion from the 1964 New York World's Fair. On April 22, 2021, the experimental film project "I See You And You See Me" premiered
Queens Theatre (New York City)
Queens_Theatre_(New_York_City)
1893 world's fair in Chicago, Illinois, US
took to the New World. Chicago won the right to host the fair over several competing cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis. The
World's_Columbian_Exposition
Steel structure in Queens, New York
Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States. The globe was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke for the 1964 New York World's Fair. Commissioned to celebrate
Unisphere
Unrecognized exposition in New York City
the Bronx World's Fair. Other attractions included a bathing pavilion that could fit 4,500 people; a convention center; and 15 large pavilions, including
Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries
Bronx_International_Exposition_of_Science,_Arts_and_Industries
Landesausstellung 1939 – Moscow, Soviet Union – All-Union Agricultural Exhibition 1939–1940 – New York City, United States – 1939 New York World's Fair (exhibits
List_of_world's_fairs
used were salvaged from the French pavilion at the 1939-40 World's Fair.) When Nunley announced plans for the new park, some colleagues in the amusement
Nunley's_Happyland
1904 world's fair in St. Louis, Missouri, US
Louis World's Fair, was an international exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, from April 30 to December 1, 1904. Local, state, and federal
Louisiana_Purchase_Exposition
Historic building in Virginia, US
hosted the school's collegiate basketball games. 1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions National Register of Historic Places in Richmond
Belgian_Building
Amusement park in New York City (1903–44)
least eight attractions from the 1939 New York World's Fair after the fair closed. Prior to the 1940 season, a syndicate composed of Edward and Harry Lee
Luna Park (Coney Island, 1903)
Luna_Park_(Coney_Island,_1903)
1937 world's fair held in Paris, France
exhibition, only the German and the Soviet pavilions had been completed. This, as well as the fact that the two pavilions faced each other, turned the
Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne
Exposition_Internationale_des_Arts_et_Techniques_dans_la_Vie_Moderne
World's fair held in Montreal, Quebec
fair opened on time. After Expo 67 ended in October 1967, the site and most of the pavilions continued on as an exhibition called Man and His World,
Expo_67
1933 world's fair in Chicago, Illinois, US
The New York Times, May 28, 1933, p. 1 Chicago and Suburbs 1939. Works Progress Administration. 1939. p. 105. "Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933–1934"
Century_of_Progress
Canadian streamlined steam locomotive
is the most famous and notable, having pulled the 1939 royal train, and participating as an attraction at the New York World's Fair the same year. The
Canadian_National_6400
Former hotel in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, New York City, across from Pennsylvania Station and Madison Square Garden. Opened in 1919, it was once the largest hotel in the world. It remained
Hotel_Pennsylvania
French architect and interior designer
the strikingly modern, oval, glass-and-concrete Pavilion of France for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Following World War II, he took part in the reconstruction
Pierre_Patout
Amusement park in Buena Park, California
Some attractions still exist, but have been incorporated into backstage areas, such as the Rock Garden, now an employee smoking area. Other attractions have
Knott's_Berry_Farm
Long Island Rail Road station in Queens, New York
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The station, which opened in time for the 1939 New York World's Fair, included a modernistic structure above the tracks that could
Mets–Willets Point station (LIRR)
Mets–Willets_Point_station_(LIRR)
New York City Subway station in Queens
layout of three tracks, two side platforms, and a center island platform for the 1939 New York World's Fair. The overpass to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
Mets–Willets Point station (IRT Flushing Line)
Mets–Willets_Point_station_(IRT_Flushing_Line)
Former attraction at Epcot in Walt Disney World
Ford (which had sponsored a Disney-created attraction at the 1964 New York World's Fair). The pavilion's construction was a part of the initial construction
World_of_Motion
Fairgrounds and exhibition center in West Allis, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin State Fair Park is a fairgrounds and exhibition center in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb west of Milwaukee. It has been the location of
Wisconsin_State_Fair_Park
Amusement ride system in Disney parks
systems, such as Futurama at the 1939 New York World's Fair and Ford's Magic Skyway at the 1964 New York World's Fair, were not designed to allow the individual
Omnimover
1937 anti-war painting by Pablo Picasso
at the Spanish Pavilion at the Paris International Exposition, where Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union had huge pavilions. The Pavilion, which was financed
Guernica_(Picasso)
Specialized exhibition held in Paris, France, in 1925
Alexandre III to Les Invalides with pavilions on both banks, while gardens and fountains were placed between the pavilions. The Pont Alexander III, which connected
International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts
International_Exhibition_of_Modern_Decorative_and_Industrial_Arts
Annual fair held in Toronto
buildings are leased out for year-round attractions and are not part of the fair. The exhibit space was replaced by the new Enercare Centre. The 1993 the CNE
Canadian_National_Exhibition
Terminal at LaGuardia Airport in New York City
time for the opening of the 1939 New York World's Fair. By July 1938, the WPA employed 7,800 workers on the project, and workers were expanding the airport
Marine_Air_Terminal
Capital and largest city of Poland
century. New York: Pantheon Books. p. 427. ISBN 978-0-307-28057-2. Today Warsaw is a monocultural city, which is some people's ideal. But before 1939 it was
Warsaw
World's Fair held in Paris, France
Exposition, was a world's fair held in Paris, France, from 14 April to 12 November 1900, to celebrate the achievements of the past century and to accelerate
Exposition_Universelle_(1900)
Zoo in Queens, New York
City borough of Queens. The park's site was part of the 1939–1940 New York World's Fair grounds, and the land saw little development during the next quarter-century
Queens_Zoo
Railway terminal in Manhattan, New York
Terminal is one of the world's ten most-visited tourist attractions, with 21.6 million visitors in 2018, excluding train and subway passengers. The terminal's
Grand_Central_Terminal
American architectural firm
Law. For the 1939 New York World's Fair they designed two pavilions and attractions: the Railroads Building, the largest at the Fair, and the Schaefer
Eggers_&_Higgins
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. Located at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue, it is the tallest steel-framed
Chrysler_Building
American amusement park builder
World's Fair pavilions and attractions with a projected cost of $1,000,000. The venue was created to appeal to 4 -14 year olds. The "little world's fair"
Frank_W._Darling
Recreation center in Queens, New York
Architects (formerly Kevin Hom +Andrew Goldman Architects). The 1939 and 1964 World's Fair pavilions, which previously occupied the site, inspired the architects
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center
Flushing_Meadows_Corona_Park_Aquatics_Center
Amusement park in New York City (1897–1964)
site of the old concessions, and an Express Train ride was erected in front of the pavilion. The 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
Steeplechase_Park
1939 exposition in Liège, Belgium
the Pont Atlas [fr]. On the site were exhibition halls, restaurants, attractions and a Meuse village with replicas of buildings from the Meuse valley. A
Exposition internationale de l'eau
Exposition_internationale_de_l'eau
Borough and county in New York, US
boroughs of New York City. It is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay. With
Staten_Island
Creek in Queens, New York
in the 19th and 20th centuries. Prior to the 1939 New York World's Fair, the southern portion of the river was expanded into the Meadow and Willow Lakes
Flushing_River
American animator, producer and entrepreneur (1901–1966)
Disneyland and The Mickey Mouse Club. He was also involved in planning the 1959 Moscow Fair, the 1960 Winter Olympics, and the 1964 New York World's Fair. In
Walt_Disney
Public exhibits of humans
Paris World's Fair, approximately 400 Indigenous people were displayed in a "Negro Village", one of the exposition's most popular attractions. Visited
Human_zoo
Type of amusement ride
fairs in Europe, and by the 19th century, their popularity spread to North America, where they became staple attractions in traveling carnivals and some
Carousel
Island in New York City
island in New York Harbor, within the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is located approximately 800 yards (730 m) south of Manhattan Island, and is separated
Governors_Island
Mechatronic puppets
Lincoln attraction at the Illinois State Pavilion of the 1964 New York World's Fair. 1971: Walt Disney World opens with the Country Bear Jamboree and Mickey
Animatronics
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
ownership the Carousel travelled around NSW and was a regular fixture at most major agricultural shows, fairs and special events. Many of the painted scenes
Darling_Harbour_Carousel
American architect
Webster, Art Pieper, and Paul Groesse. Duell was inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame in 1993.
Randall_Duell
Amusement park prototype
parks originally consisted of picnic groves and pavilions, and often held events such as dances, concerts and fireworks. Many eventually added features
Trolley_park
LDS Pavilion while reading an article in The New York Times on August 10, 1959, about the upcoming 1964 New York World's Fair. As president of the New York
Visitors Center (Latter-day Saint)
Visitors_Center_(Latter-day_Saint)
Neighborhood in New York City
Point Boulevard and Main Street. It has been in operation continuously since its opening as an exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair, and has been at
Flushing,_Queens
Large public park in the Bronx, New York
Proposals to renovate Orchard Beach's bathhouse pavilions surfaced in the late 2010s, and the pavilions reopened in May 2026 after delays. Geographical
Pelham_Bay_Park
Botanical garden in New York City
Society, Inc. Queens Botanical Garden was created as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and was originally located in nearby Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
Queens_Botanical_Garden
Publicly owned mixed-use development in Toronto
structure at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. The needle was an integral part of the new Food Building's design. However, over time, rust and decay eroded
Exhibition_Place
American engineer and military officer (1905–1988)
attractions, which included 26 state pavilions and the $17 million United States Pavilion (equivalent to $131 million in 2024). At the World's Fair Potter
William_Everett_Potter
History of Canadian annual fair
annual fair held at the end of August in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1879 as a modest agricultural and industrial exhibition and has
History of the Canadian National Exhibition
History_of_the_Canadian_National_Exhibition
Neighborhood in New York City
Jump. Originally built as the Life Savers Parachute Jump at the 1939 New York World's Fair, this was the first ride of its kind. Patrons were hoisted 262 ft
Coney_Island
Stadium complex in Queens, New York
player challenges. In constructing the new court, foundations from the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair were discovered, and the water table was found to be several
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
USTA_Billie_Jean_King_National_Tennis_Center
1915 world's fair in San Francisco, California, US
Discussion of holding a World's Fair to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal began in 1904. San Francisco, New Orleans, and San Diego, California,
Panama–Pacific International Exposition
Panama–Pacific_International_Exposition
British actress (1929–1993)
and the Netherlands. She attended boarding school in Kent from 1936 to 1939. Hepburn returned to the Netherlands at the outbreak of the Second World War
Audrey_Hepburn
American art collector (1898–1979)
December 23, 1979) was an American art collector, bohemian, and socialite. Born to the wealthy New York City Guggenheim family, she was the daughter of Benjamin
Peggy_Guggenheim
285-foot structure on the campus of Stanford University
Belgian Pavilion at the 1939 New York World's Fair; however, the outbreak of World War II and the surrender of Belgium in May 1940 while the fair was still
Hoover_Tower
Hotel in Manhattan, New York
Electrician Still Tinkers in Balcony as Throng Views the Attractions of Huge Hostlery". New-York Tribune. January 28, 1919. p. 9. ProQuest 575969122. "Glimpses
Hyatt_Grand_Central_New_York
Historic district in Manhattan, New York
The South Street Seaport is a historic area and neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan, centered where Fulton Street meets the East River
South_Street_Seaport
20th-century architectural and art style
most of the pavilions were lavishly decorated and filled with hand-made luxury furniture, two pavilions, those of the Soviet Union and Pavilion de L'Esprit
Art_Deco
City in New Mexico, United States
festival in the world, previously the Gathering of Nations, which was the largest powwow in North America, and the New Mexico State Fair. Albuquerque is
Albuquerque,_New_Mexico
American actor (1920–2014)
than 300 films and was among the last surviving stars of the silent-film era. He was the top box-office attraction from 1939 to 1941, and one of the best-paid
Mickey_Rooney
American architect (1903–1984)
Company. The two architects won the contract to design the 1939–40 New York World's Fair; and in 1939 engineer John O. Merrill joined the firm as partner. The
Nathaniel_A._Owings
Natural history museum in Manhattan, New York
Gallery. The full plan called for twelve pavilions similar in design to the original building. Eight pavilions would have been arranged as the sides of
American Museum of Natural History
American_Museum_of_Natural_History
1st world's fair in 1851 in London, England
Exhibitions and World's Fairs, 1851–1939. Manchester University Press. ISBN 978-0-7190-2299-9. Hobhouse, Hermione. The Crystal Palace and the Great Exhibition:
Great_Exhibition
Condominium building in Manhattan, New York
profitable by 1938, and the 1939 New York World's Fair further increased the Barbizon's business. Informational pamphlets from 1939 described the Barbizon
Barbizon_63
Symbol of American independence and liberty
Exhibition, and New York presented a petition to secure a visit from the bell for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Both efforts failed. During World War II
Liberty_Bell
American media franchise
and his collections were exhibited at a number of major fairs and expositions, including San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas, and Cleveland. In New York
Ripley's_Believe_It_or_Not!
Island and neighborhood in New York City
Island is an island in New York City's East River, within the borough of Manhattan. It lies between Manhattan Island to the west, and the borough of Queens
Roosevelt_Island
List of historical amusement rides
also run in public parks, museums, zoos, and as stand-alone attractions, with high concentrations in New York City (especially in Luna Park along the Riegelmann
Amusement rides on the National Register of Historic Places
Amusement_rides_on_the_National_Register_of_Historic_Places
become New Belgrade after World War II. Ultra modern and artistic compound with pavilions and a spiked Central tower hosted Belgrade Fair, and numerous
Škoda_Tower
1941 overture by Benjamin Britten
April 29, 1939, Britten and Pears embarked on the RMS Ausonia and sailed to North America. After brief stays in Canada, Michigan, and New York, they finally
An_American_Overture
Neighborhood in New York City
borough of Queens in New York City. It is bordered on the south by Maspeth, on the north by Astoria, on the west by Sunnyside, and on the east by Elmhurst
Woodside,_Queens
Amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
attractions that were closed due to COVID-19 reopen except for Skycoaster, the 4-D Theater, and Raging Rapids 2023: Spinvasion debuts alongside a new
Kennywood
City in Camden County, New Jersey, US
brought three tourist attractions to the area: the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion and the Adventure Aquarium
Camden,_New_Jersey
Art museum in Venice
the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice, Italy. It is one of the most visited attractions in Venice. The collection is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni,
Peggy_Guggenheim_Collection
Retrieved 9 May 2025. "Joan O'Brien, 'Operation Petticoat' and 'It Happened at the World's Fair' Actress, Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. 2025-05-15
2025_in_film
born in Brooklyn. 1939 The original Kosciuszko Bridge opens. Parachute Jump, an amusement ride built for the 1939 New York World's Fair. In 1941 it moved
Timeline_of_Brooklyn
American Baptist evangelist (1918–2018)
builder. For example, as an entrepreneur he built his own pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair. He appeared as a guest on a 1969 Woody Allen television
Billy_Graham
a Stegosaurus. A new set of updated and improved dinosaur models appeared at the 1939 New York World's Fair (1939 to 1940), again including a Stegosaurus
Stegosaurus in popular culture
Stegosaurus_in_popular_culture
Spanish painter and sculptor (1881–1973)
1939–40 – see Michael C. FitzGerald, Making Modernism: Picasso and the Creation of the Market for Twentieth-Century Art (New York: Farrar, Straus and
Pablo_Picasso
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