1939 worlds fair souvenir book

Official souvenir book new york worlds fair 1939 new york. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939 monaghan. The 1939 1940 new york world s fair, will be released june 15. The concept was born in the middle of the great depression, and it was truly a mark of sincere perseverance and hope that the fair actually came to fruition and was such a massive success.

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 14ton giant underwood master operating daily at the new york world s fair 1940. Although not officially sanctioned by the bureau of international exhibitions as a class one fair, it none the less deserves a place in history as one of the best of these types of fairs. The san franciscooakland bay bridge opened in 1936 and the golden gate bridge in 1937. Railroads on parade at the 1939 new york world s fair. Collecting 1939 new york worlds fair used books and. Small pillow souvenir of new york worlds fair 1939. Official souvenir book new york world s fair 1939 by deskey, donald designer book condition. This is the sticker that prompted new york to begin official statewide inspections later.

A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago world s fair, was a world s fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934. Vintage 19381939 new york worlds fair souvenir book story of lucky strike. The theme of the fair was technological innovation, and its motto was science finds, industry applies, man. Minipostcard book has a glass body in the shape of a book with a pressed pattern on the back, with attached stamped metal cover with the words worlds fair.

The original map of the massive 1939 worlds fair in. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard. The 1939 40 new york world s fair themed building the world of tomorrow encouraged a depressionweary public that the future would be rosy. My collection of 1939 1940 new york worlds fair souvenirs. The united states government building booklet from the 1940 new york world s fair. For background on the fair here are links to a few excellent websites 1939 new york worlds fair 1939nyworldsfair fairfilm. Apr 10, 20 the 193940 new york worlds fair promised visitors a look at the world of tomorrow. The 1939 1940 new york world s fair was an art deco lovers dream with a futuristic theme.

Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939. See more ideas about world s fair, world, world of tomorrow. The book was published in 1939 by exposition publications. Bob hoyts classic inspection stickers 1939 new york worlds fair sticker this awesome reproduction of the 1939 new york world s fair is a flawless likeness of the original. The 193940 worlds fair, brought back to life qboro. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. 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.

Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this colorful scarf depicting iconic exhibition buildings. They felt if you lived through the 39 fair, during the depression, it was such a breath of fresh air. Vintage 1939 ny worlds fair playing cards antiques by. His parents stories of the first fair held, like the 1964 expo, at flushing meadowscorona park fascinated cotter, whose book images of america. Grand central parkway general view of fair from roosevelt general motors highways and horizons exhibit by night, new york world s fair. Official souvenir book new york world s fair 1939 new york.

Inspire your book collection with these suggested books and ephemera about 1939 new york worlds fair. A closer inspection, however, on the other side of the turnstile, a 1939 worlds fair souvenir. Official souvenir new york worlds fair 1939 spiral. We created this sticker directly from an original in our archives. Billy roses aquacade was a popular feature at the 1939 40 worlds fair, as was frank bucks jungleland, remembered in this souvenir journal. Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939 frank monaghan, donald deskey on. Official souvenir book new york worlds fair 1939 by deskey. It is a foto reel viewer with unique photos of the architectural works, rides, transportation, artistic aspects seen at the fair. Vintage 1964 ny world s fair souvenir record display promo rare mint old stock. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york world s fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. Offical souvenir book of the new york worlds fair 1965. This sale is for a tiny worlds fair souvenir box, in the shape of a book. The 193940 new york worlds fair promised visitors a look at the world of tomorrow.

A time of innocence and depression, summer dance bands and comicstrip adventures, baseball games and rumors of war in the evening news. Fantastic 1939 new york world s fair autograph album in original box great pictures. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. Souvenir 1939 new york worlds fair mini glass postcard book. Also included official guide book new york world s fair softcover, 256 pages. See more ideas about world s fair, fair, world of tomorrow. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair 1939 by deskey. Masterpieces of art at the new york world s fair 1939.

Feb 05, 2021 official souvenir book new york worlds fair 1939 new york. Check out our worlds fair 1939 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. The perisphere and the trylon, known together as the theme center, were two of the main draws of the 1939 worlds fair. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939. A book of tickets from the 1939 new york worlds fair. For an overview of world s fairs, see the general section.

The fair took up 1,216 acres of flushing meadowscorona park in. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard advertising unused hostess cake ephemera, status. The fair in new york citys flushing meadowscorona park attracted 45 million visitors. Brochure showing the logo of the 1939 worlds fair in new york city 1939 worlds. The two bridges noted in this songbook were points of pride for californians, and these structures soon achieved a prominent role in. Dec 05, 2020 the muchcelebrated 19641965 world s fair always gets a lot of attention, but the 1939 1940 edition was an even more massive event. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is.

It was the secondmost expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939, first. Collectors 1939 hardtofind unused vintage advertising postcard the wonder bakery new york world s fair. Worlds fairs collection, 18931965 finding aid hofstra university. As noted in the pictures, all of these commemorative pieces are properly marked and right these were mostly found within reclaimed outbuildings at neville plantation in. Donald deskeys superb design of this world fair book must have made it one of the more worthwhile souvenirs amongst the of hundreds. Souvenir song book of 1939 world s fair on san francisco bay new york. The 1939 new york worlds fair has been a subject of personal interest. Expositions, fairs, celebrations and ceremonies collection. Noteworthy items include a souvenir postcard of the electricity building at the 1893 chicago. A spiralbound copy of official souvenir book new york worlds fair 1939.

The top cover is detached but present, otherwise good condition. Pilgrimage to tomorrow was published for the 1939 world s fair. Worlds fairs used to be incredibly popular events, with millions of attendees visiting the host city in order to witness spectacular celebrations of science, technology and progress. The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, celebrated the citys centennial. Official souvenir book new york worlds fair 1939 by. Small pillow souvenir of new york world s fair 1939.

Most of the librarys fair related holdings come from the better known worlds columbian exposition in chicago, 1893, but while searching for candidates for the librarys adopta book program, i turned up a 1939 souvenir map designed and illustrated by germanamerican artist and puppeteer tony sarg. Great souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair new york almanack. New york worlds fair coloring book jumbo worlds fair coloring book vintage 196465 worlds fair ny coloring book divinewhimsyshop. Book of souvenir tickets from new york worlds fair of 1940 ebay. Jan 01, 2012 a 1939 world s fair souvenir plate 20120101 00. The 1939 40 new york worlds fair promised visitors a look at the world of tomorrow. Apr 30, 2015 the fair was dominated by the trylon and perisphere, a 610 foot obelisk and 180 foot diameter sphere.

It features photographs and texts detailing attractions at the 1939 worlds fair. Macfadden exhibit souvenir program travler radio alive in performance 1939. Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. A typical postcard from the 1939 new york worlds fair. Also included official guide book new york worlds fair softcover, 256 pages. New york worlds fair souvenir scarf, 1939 the henry ford. It cost 25 cents, but didnt sell because all other comics were 10 cents. Souvenir hankybandanna 1893 chicago columbian exposition world s fairs. Worlds fair and festivals collectibles and memorabilia for. Only offered at the fair to visitors during the year 1933. Monaghan, frank, published by exposition publications, inc.

It is approximately 2 12 inches square and has our patented peel and stick. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination book of. Set of 6 tickets and souvenir stubs in 2 38x 6 booklet. And after ten long years of depression, the new york worlds fair brought with it the glittering promise of the future. Get the best deal for 1939 1940 new york worlds fair collectibles from the largest online selection at. As the nation looked backward over the scarred landscape of the depression and outward to ominous clouds gathering in europe, the fair offered a vision of tomorrow that was clean, safe, and brimming with consumer goods. 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.

On the same day 150 years later, the new york world s fair opened, in ostensible celebration of the earlier event. This is the official views book of the 1939 new york worlds fair. This is a hard to find, original souvenir from the 193334 chicago world s fair. Two vintage ladies compacts from 1939 ny worlds fair. White wrote of catching sight of the white ball and spirethe banners. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. This week marks the eightieth anniversary of the 1939 new york worlds fair, the penultimate fair in nyc. It was the theme center and iconic symbol of the fair and was prominently depicted on most of the souvenirs sold. 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.

The 1939 40 new york world s fair was a world s fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. New york worlds fair souvenir book 1939 past print. The golden gate international exposition ggie 1939 and 1940, held at san franciscos treasure island, was a world s fair celebrating, among other things, the citys two newly built bridges. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. The original map of the massive 1939 worlds fair in queens. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939. The still underconstruction fair was the focus of the entire book the worlds fair goblin 1939, which was written in the fall of 1938 after the editors and authors were given a private factfindingresearch tour.