Special Collections at the Henry Madden Library

Fountain of the Fairs at night

Caption, "From the New YorK World's Fair, Fountain of the Fairs - The Fountain of the Fairs encompasses both East and West ponds along the Main Mall area of the New York World's Fair 1964-1965. It ha

Unisphere at night

Caption, "New York, N.Y. - Looming large and brilliant on a Winter's night is the Unisphere, symbol of the New York World's Fair. Completed by U.S. Steel in 162 days, the 12-story stainless steel str

Unisphere and fountains

Caption, "From the New York World's Fair, Unisphere - The Unisphere, theme symbol of the New York World's Fair 1964-1965 is a marvel of modern steel design, fabrication and construction. Built and pr

Hilton Cafe International, Atop the Better Living Center at the New York World's Fair - 1964-1965

"Food Favorites from Hilton Hotel kitchens around the world are featured in this colorful restaurant and outdoor terrace high in the sky overlooking the New York World's Fair. Try a snack or a meal fr

Pavilion of Greece

From the roots of Greek culture sprang the civilization as we know it today. Attractions within the Pavilion include national products, contemporary sculpture, ceramics, photographs and maps. Greek de

New York World's Fair, 1964-1965: 12 Official Post Cards by Dexter

Foreign Government Exhibits, 15 New York World's Fair Post Card

Leading Industrial Exhibits, 15 New York World's Fair Post Card

Art at the New York World's Fair, 15 Artistic Post Cards

Elgin Watch Building, New York World's Fair, Situated just inside World's Fair Boulevard gate - adjacent to bridge leading to Amusement Section

Features of the Elgin Watch Building at the New York World's Fair include a fully equipped astronomical observatory and watch museum. There's an exhibit of technical achievements in watch-making. Amer

Aeroplane View of Site of the Exposition, New York World's Fair 1939

This picture is taken from a plane looking down on Flushing Meadow Park, Queens, site of New York World's Fair, which is indicated by a heavy dotted line. The exhibit section occupies all of the area

Model of Middle Sector of Central Mall, New York World's Fair 1939

This picture shows the middle sector of the Central mall of the New York World's Fair, a 2,000-foot esplanade lined with 250 trees and hundreds of benches arranged alongside five lagoons. The latter f

Republic of Poland Exhibition, the New York World's Fair, The Polish Pavilion

Built on an area of 65,000 square feet, the Pavilion is dominated by a 141 foot Tower of gilded lattice work. The design, of which two young Polish architects, Jan Cybulski and Jan Galinowiski, are th

YMCA Building, New York World's Fair, 1940

The YMCA Building at the World's Fair is located on Hamilton Place, 60 yards from the Statue of George Washington. It is operated by the YMCA of the City of New York as a meeting, resting and eating p

Greetings from New York World's Fair - "Manhattan" by Sidney Waugh and Hall of Marine Transportation

New York World's Fair 1939 - Scene looking towards Railroad Building

Pictured here is the Bridge of Wheels looking towards the Railroad Building, the largest exhibit structure on the grounds. The Bridge crosses Grand Central Parkway Extension and connects the Transpor

Japanese Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1939

Here are exhibited Japanese and western style paintings created especially for the World's Fair by Nippon's leading artists. Tapestries and other typically Japanese art products lend their beauty to t

Sculpture at the World's Fair of 1940, New York - "Excelsior," by Raoul Josset, New York Plaza

The Perisphere, New York World's Fair

The Perisphere rises over the edge of a 16-foot serpentine hedge and huge flower-bed at the World's Fair of 1940 in New York like a one-ringed Saturn - the ring in this case being the spiral ramp down

The Administration Building, New York World's Fair

The Administration Building of the New York World's Fair is air-conditioned, scientifically designed and modern in every respect. The sculpture by Albert Stewart adorning the facade represents "Mithra