Special Collections at the Henry Madden Library

1939 World's Fair Cake by Bill Baker, Ojai California

A presentation to the Golden Gate International Exposition in honor of the Baking Industry. Made from California products only and from the same recipe as the cake sent from California to President an

Base of Unisphere under construction

Caption, "Tripod-like base on Unisphere, which has been likened to a golf tee, is in position as preliminary work starts on Unisphere. Base supporting Unisphere is made of U.S. Steel's Cor-Ten steel.

Unisphere under construction

Caption, "Background of the world is made of steel as Northern Hemisphere sections of Unisphere are joined at North Pole."

Unisphere under construction

Caption, "Land areas near completion on Unisphere. Small holes - (later to be covered) - in land masses will permit passage of guy wires to hold three orbital rings, encircling the largest globe of t

Expo 86 - Vancouver

Expo Ernie, Mascot, Expo 86: For over four years, Expo Ernie, a robot, has toured the world promoting Expo '86. His quick wit and amazing maneuverability has made him a true ambassador for Expo 86.

Estonian Village, Tartu, Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939

Postcard is made of wood

Levi Strauss Copper Riveted Overalls

A 100% mechanical rodeo. It moves. It talks. Its figures are all hand-carved likenesses of famous rodeo people. And they're all dressed in authentic Western togs miniature replicas of garments made in

Shot of the Transparent Car on display in the General Motors Building

This famous "glass" car, which was displayed in the General Motors building at the Golden Gate International Exposition, is the only model of its kind in the world. It is a full-size Pontiac 4-door se

Shot of the Transparent Car on display in the General Motors Building

The Transparent Car is on display in the General Motors Building. It is a full-size Pontiac Sedan with Body by Fisher. The outer panels are made of Plexiglas, a new transparent plastic. Through the tr

General View, Firestone Factory and Exhibition Building, New York World's Fair

Visitors at the Firestone Factory and Exhibition Building at the New York World's Fair may see the world's most modern tire made with the world's most modern efficient tire-building machinery. Here th

Consolidated Edison's building

The entire facade of Consolidated Edison's building at the New York World's Fair is a 9,000 square foot sheet of water sent up 42 feet into the air by individual fountains - made even more beautiful b

Communication Building, New York World's Fair 1939

Symbolizing the progress made in communication through the ages, the mural by Eugene Savage on the facade of the Communications Building combines with the twin 150-foot free standing pylons to provide

Star Pylon, New York World's Fair

The Star Pylon, a great shaft of varnished wood reaching approximately 130 feet inot the air, is located at the northern end of the Communications Bulding near the Long Island Railroad Station. Its na

Aeroplane View of Fair Grounds

This airplane view illustrates the charm and beauty of the lakeshore setting for Chicago's 1933 Century of Progress and International Exposition. The entire area on which the Fair is located was once

The Great Court of the Hall of Science

This court covers an area of three acres. Here, visitors gather for festival ceremonies and other special events. Speakers address them from a uniquely constructed rostrum extending into the center o

Views of the Panama Pacific International Exposition San Francisco 1915

Exhibit of Los Angeles Soap Co.

On verso: This exhibit is made entirely of soap, was three months in process of manufacture, required over thirty thousand pounds of soap to make it and weighs as it stands over seven tons.

The Trail of the End

On verso: The illuminated Tower of Jewels and aerial loops made by magnesium flares attached to a stunt plane's wings marked closing day of the Panama Pacific International Exposition (X20018)

Souvenir Roses made of Golden State Butter Exhibited at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition San Francisco

Note on front: By the California Central Creameries Main Office San Francisco

Iowa House

Note On verso: "Iowa House", erected by the people of Iowa as an evidence of their desire to participate in commemorating a most important era of the world's progress. Cost $35,000. Equipped with "Mad