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A Tour of Tomorrow: Inside the 1939 New York World’s Fair and Its Bold Vision of the Future

The 1939 New York World’s Fair, held in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, opened on April 30, 1939. Spanning 1,200 acres, the fair’s theme was “Building the World of Tomorrow,” showcasing innovations in science, technology, and design. Over 45 million people attended during its two-season run, making it one of the largest expositions of its time. 

At the heart of the fair stood the Trylon and Perisphere, two iconic structures symbolizing the fair’s futuristic vision. The Trylon, a 700-foot-tall spire, and the Perisphere, a 200-foot-diameter globe, housed “Democracity,” a model city depicting a utopian future.

General Motors’ “Futurama” exhibit, designed by Norman Bel Geddes, presented a vision of America in 1960. Visitors rode through a vast scale model featuring automated highways, sprawling suburbs, and modern cities, emphasizing the role of automobiles in shaping the nation’s future.

The Westinghouse pavilion introduced the Time Capsule, intended to be opened in 6939. It contained everyday items like a Sears catalog, a Mickey Mouse watch, and writings from Albert Einstein, aiming to preserve contemporary culture for future generations.

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Emerging technologies were showcased throughout the fair. Visitors experienced television broadcasts, air conditioning, nylon stockings, and color photography, highlighting advancements that would soon become integral to daily life.

The Transportation Zone featured exhibits from major automotive companies. Ford’s pavilion included a spiral ramp called the “Road of Tomorrow,” highlighting advancements in car design. Chrysler’s exhibit displayed a car assembly process using early 3D film technology.

The Aviation Building displayed aircraft suspended from the ceiling, emphasizing advancements in air travel. The Marine Transportation Building showcased model ships and steamship routes, reflecting the importance of maritime commerce.

International participation was significant, with 63 countries presenting their cultures and advancements. The Soviet Union’s pavilion featured a mosaic map of the USSR and a model of the proposed Palace of the Soviets. Other nations displayed their traditions and innovations, fostering global exchange.

The Amusement Zone offered entertainment such as Billy Rose’s Aquacade, a synchronized swimming show, and various rides and attractions. Salvador Dalí’s “Dream of Venus” pavilion combined surreal art with live performances, adding a cultural dimension to the fair.

The fair also included a Children’s World, providing educational and recreational activities for young visitors. This area emphasized the fair’s commitment to engaging audiences of all ages.

Throughout its run, the 1939 New York World’s Fair attracted millions of visitors, offering a glimpse into a future shaped by innovation and international collaboration. Its exhibits and themes reflected the aspirations and technological advancements of the era.

#1 Rosalie Fairbanks, a guide to the New York World’s Fair, points to the Trylon and Perisphere, 1939.

Rosalie Fairbanks, a guide to the New York World's Fair, points to the Trylon and Perisphere, 1939.

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#2 An aerial view of the 1939 New York World’s Fair site during construction in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

An aerial view of the 1939 New York World's Fair site during construction in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

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#3 Shifts covering a 24-hour period were in effect for filling in land for the New York World’s Fair in Flushing, 1936.

Shifts covering a 24-hour period were in effect for filling in land for the New York World's Fair in Flushing, 1936.

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#4 During construction, a bridge leads from the administration building to the exhibit area of the New York World’s Fair, 1938.

During construction, a bridge leads from the administration building to the exhibit area of the New York World's Fair, 1938.

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#5 Arlene Warner at the opening ceremonies of the Elgin Time Observatory at the New York World’s Fair, 1938.

Arlene Warner at the opening ceremonies of the Elgin Time Observatory at the New York World's Fair, 1938.

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#6 The Russian pavilion at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

The Russian pavilion at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#7 The Coronation Scot stops on a bridge near Washington, alongside the American train Royal Blue, 1939.

The Coronation Scot stops on a bridge near Washington, alongside the American train Royal Blue, 1939.

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#8 The World’s Fair buildings can be seen in the distance from the top of the Empire State Building, 1939.

The World's Fair buildings can be seen in the distance from the top of the Empire State Building, 1939.

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#9 President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened New York’s World’s Fair with an address, 1939.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened New York's World's Fair with an address, 1939.

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#10 Guests of honor who listened to the opening speeches in the Court of Peace at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Guests of honor who listened to the opening speeches in the Court of Peace at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#11 A view taken from the side of one of the many lagoons at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

A view taken from the side of one of the many lagoons at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#12 Visitors ascend the “electric stairway” in the Hall of Power at the Westinghouse Building at the World’s Fair, 1939.

Visitors ascend the "electric stairway" in the Hall of Power at the Westinghouse Building at the World's Fair, 1939.

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#13 Crowds watch Elektro, the Westinghouse Moto-Man, perform his mechanical tricks at the World’s Fair, 1939.

Crowds watch Elektro, the Westinghouse Moto-Man, perform his mechanical tricks at the World's Fair, 1939.

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#14 Representatives of the state of Washington look at a diorama of Grand Coulee dam at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Representatives of the state of Washington look at a diorama of Grand Coulee dam at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#15 A World’s Fair night view of Consolidated Edison’s fountains, 1939.

A World's Fair night view of Consolidated Edison's fountains, 1939.

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#16 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth proceed up the Westside highway en route to the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth proceed up the Westside highway en route to the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#17 Presentations are made to Britain’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the British Pavilion at the fair, 1939.

Presentations are made to Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the British Pavilion at the fair, 1939.

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#18 A workman repaints the famed Perisphere at New York World’s Fair, 1939.

A workman repaints the famed Perisphere at New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#19 Color view of the Corona gate with Bulova clock, 1939 World’s Fair, 1939.

Color view of the Corona gate with Bulova clock, 1939 World's Fair, 1939.

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#20 The entrance to General Motors’ Exhibit at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

The entrance to General Motors' Exhibit at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#21 Futurama, the model city of 1960, at the General Motors Exhibit at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Futurama, the model city of 1960, at the General Motors Exhibit at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#22 “The Road of Tomorrow” at the Ford Exhibit at New York’s World Fair, 1939.

"The Road of Tomorrow" at the Ford Exhibit at New York's World Fair, 1939.

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#24 The National Cash Register Building at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The National Cash Register Building at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#25 Workers in an exhibit package bacon for Swift Premium Meats.

Workers in an exhibit package bacon for Swift Premium Meats.

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#26 A Fun Zone ride at New York’s World Fair, 1939.

A Fun Zone ride at New York's World Fair, 1939.

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#27 Jack Sheridan’s “Living Magazine Covers” exhibition, where one could photograph topless models, 1939.

Jack Sheridan's "Living Magazine Covers" exhibition, where one could photograph topless models, 1939.

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#29 Poland’s pavilion at the New York World’s Fair.

Poland's pavilion at the New York World's Fair.

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#30 Members of the New York World’s Fair staff on a tractor train, 1939.

Members of the New York World's Fair staff on a tractor train, 1939.

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#32 End of the railroad pageant, as a “woman of the future” brings together performers, 1939.

End of the railroad pageant, as a "woman of the future" brings together performers, 1939.

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#33 An overhead view of the expansive fairgrounds, 1940.

An overhead view of the expansive fairgrounds, 1940.

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#34 Statue of George Washington on the fairgrounds, on the 150th anniversary of his inauguration.

Statue of George Washington on the fairgrounds, on the 150th anniversary of his inauguration.

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#35 Swimmers in Billy Roses “Aquacade” at the Marine Amphitheater at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Swimmers in Billy Roses "Aquacade" at the Marine Amphitheater at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#36 General Motors Building with the B. F. Goodrich Tire Building in the background.

General Motors Building with the B. F. Goodrich Tire Building in the background.

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#37 Crowds surround a new television in the RCA exhibit at the 1939 World’s Fair.

Crowds surround a new television in the RCA exhibit at the 1939 World's Fair.

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#38 The waterfall exit of the Electrical Utilities Building.

The waterfall exit of the Electrical Utilities Building.

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#39 General night view of the World’s Fair, New York City, 1939.

General night view of the World's Fair, New York City, 1939.

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#40 View of the Trylon and Perisphere being dismantled in New York, 1941.

View of the Trylon and Perisphere being dismantled in New York, 1941.

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#41 An aerial view of the World’s Fair grounds, 1940.

An aerial view of the World's Fair grounds, 1940.

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#42 [Factually Corrected] Formerly a New York World’s fair excursion bus, the “Spectroheliogram” was converted to shuttle WAACs at Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1949.

[Factually Corrected] Formerly a New York World's fair excursion bus, the "Spectroheliogram" was converted to shuttle WAACs at Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1949.

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#43 Administration Building for the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair.

Administration Building for the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair.

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#44 Models of the sculpture ‘Night’ by artist Paul Manship, created for the 1939-1940 World’s Fair.

Models of the sculpture ‘Night’ by artist Paul Manship, created for the 1939-1940 World’s Fair.

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#45 Scene in Queens, New York, before the grand opening of the World’s Fair, 1939.

Scene in Queens, New York, before the grand opening of the World’s Fair, 1939.

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#46 Administrative buildings designed for the 1939 World’s Fair.

Administrative buildings designed for the 1939 World’s Fair.

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#47 Craftsmen work on a huge diorama prior to the opening of the 1939 Worlds Fair.

Craftsmen work on a huge diorama prior to the opening of the 1939 Worlds Fair.

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#48 Craftsmen work on a huge architectural model of “the city of the future” at the 1939 World’s Fair.

Craftsmen work on a huge architectural model of “the city of the future” at the 1939 World’s Fair.

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#51 Working on General Motors’ “Futurama” exhibit— the city of the near future— at the 1939 World’s Fair.

Working on General Motors’ “Futurama” exhibit— the city of the near future— at the 1939 World’s Fair.

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#52 Display in the Ford Motor Company pavilion at the 1939 World’s fair.

Display in the Ford Motor Company pavilion at the 1939 World’s fair.

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#53 Exhibit featuring raw materials that go into making Ford automobiles, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Exhibit featuring raw materials that go into making Ford automobiles, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#54 Waxworks on display at the 1939 World’s Fair, including Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes and Adolf Hitler.

Waxworks on display at the 1939 World’s Fair, including Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes and Adolf Hitler.

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#55 Exhibit featuring raw materials that go into making Ford automobiles, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Exhibit featuring raw materials that go into making Ford automobiles, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#56 Exhibit featuring raw materials that go into making Ford automobiles, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Exhibit featuring raw materials that go into making Ford automobiles, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#57 Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#58 Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#59 Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#60 Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#61 Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#62 Architectural model for a textile building created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model for a textile building created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#63 Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#64 Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Architectural model created for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

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#65 Modernist symbols of the 1939 World’s Fair, the Trylon and the Perisphere.

Modernist symbols of the 1939 World’s Fair, the Trylon and the Perisphere.

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#67 Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#68 Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#69 Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#70 Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#71 Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#72 Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Amphitheater and Billy Rose Aquacade, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#74 French Pavilion on the Court of Peace with Trylon and Perisphere, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

French Pavilion on the Court of Peace with Trylon and Perisphere, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#75 French Pavilion on the Court of Peace, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

French Pavilion on the Court of Peace, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#76 George Washington statue behind “Time and Fates of Man” sundial, with the United States Federal Building, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

George Washington statue behind "Time and Fates of Man" sundial, with the United States Federal Building, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#77 Globe along the Court of States, in front of the West Virginia and Georgia buildings with tower of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Globe along the Court of States, in front of the West Virginia and Georgia buildings with tower of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#78 The Avenue of Pioneers, looking toward the Schaefer Center, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The Avenue of Pioneers, looking toward the Schaefer Center, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#79 The Japan Pavilion next to the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The Japan Pavilion next to the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#80 The Lagoon of Nations with the Italian Pavilion in the rear, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The Lagoon of Nations with the Italian Pavilion in the rear, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#81 The New Jersey Building along the Court of States, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The New Jersey Building along the Court of States, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#82 The Pennsylvania Building along the Court of States with tower of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The Pennsylvania Building along the Court of States with tower of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#83 The Pennsylvania Building along the Court of States with tower of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The Pennsylvania Building along the Court of States with tower of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#84 The USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

The USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#85 Trylon, Perisphere and Helicline, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Trylon, Perisphere and Helicline, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#86 U.S. Marine Corps marching in front of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World’s Fair.

U.S. Marine Corps marching in front of the USSR (Soviet) Pavilion, 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#87 Crowds on opening day of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, built on the site of the 1939 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadow, Queens, 1960s.

Crowds on opening day of the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, built on the site of the 1939 World's Fair in Flushing Meadow, Queens, 1960s.

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#88 Models from the CBS gameshow, “The Big Payoff,” ride The Parachute Jump at Steeplechase Park, 1950s.

Models from the CBS gameshow, "The Big Payoff," ride The Parachute Jump at Steeplechase Park, 1950s.

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#89 Models from the CBS gameshow, “The Big Payoff,” ride The Parachute Jump at Steeplechase Park, 1950s.

Models from the CBS gameshow, "The Big Payoff," ride The Parachute Jump at Steeplechase Park, 1950s.

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#90 Models from the CBS gameshow, “The Big Payoff,” ride The Parachute Jump.

Models from the CBS gameshow, "The Big Payoff," ride The Parachute Jump.

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#91 Overall view of the fairgrounds at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Overall view of the fairgrounds at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#92 The Road of Tomorrow is envisioned at the Ford exposition at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 1939.

The Road of Tomorrow is envisioned at the Ford exposition at the 1939 New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#93 Cary Grant and Phyllis Brooks at the Polaroid movie in the Chrysler Building at the New York’s World Fair.

Cary Grant and Phyllis Brooks at the Polaroid movie in the Chrysler Building at the New York's World Fair.

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#94 Steam locomotive ‘Minnetonka’ being exhibited at the 1939 New York World fair, 1939.

Steam locomotive 'Minnetonka' being exhibited at the 1939 New York World fair, 1939.

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#95 Two dancers at the 1939 World’s Fair, Dolores Irwin and Marge Berk, after their arrest, 1939.

Two dancers at the 1939 World's Fair, Dolores Irwin and Marge Berk, after their arrest, 1939.

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#98 President Franklin D. Roosevelt arriving at the 1939 World’s Fair with his son John and the U.S. Commissioner, 1939.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt arriving at the 1939 World's Fair with his son John and the U.S. Commissioner, 1939.

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#99 World’s Fair First TV News Story, coverage of the RCA Building dedication at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

World's Fair First TV News Story, coverage of the RCA Building dedication at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#100 Traffic on their way to the World’s Fair, 1939.

Traffic on their way to the World's Fair, 1939.

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#101 Aerial View of Trylon and Perisphere at World’s Fair, 1939.

Aerial View of Trylon and Perisphere at World's Fair, 1939.

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#102 World’s Fair Queens, New York World’s Fair, 1939.

World's Fair Queens, New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#104 The four-person Crosley small car at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 1939.

The four-person Crosley small car at the 1939 New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#106 A carnival float advertises Bloomingdales at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

A carnival float advertises Bloomingdales at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#107 A sports collage photomural at the WPA Community and Health Building, part of the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City.

A sports collage photomural at the WPA Community and Health Building, part of the 1939 World's Fair in New York City.

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#108 Con Edison’s city of light exhibition at the 1939 New york World’s Fair.

Con Edison's city of light exhibition at the 1939 New york World's Fair.

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#110 Entrance to BMT and IRT subways at 1939 NY World’s Fair.

Entrance to BMT and IRT subways at 1939 NY World's Fair.

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#111 New York World’s Fair 1939, bridge to the Administrator Building.

New York World's Fair 1939, bridge to the Administrator Building.

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#113 A road winds past one of the main buildings at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City.

A road winds past one of the main buildings at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City.

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#114 Side view of the Williiam Mason, a B & O locomotive and coal tender built in 1856 at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Side view of the Williiam Mason, a B & O locomotive and coal tender built in 1856 at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#115 The tower of the Glass Center glows at night during lighting testing for the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City.

The tower of the Glass Center glows at night during lighting testing for the 1939 World's Fair in New York City.

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#116 Westinghouse Building at New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Westinghouse Building at New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#118 Decorative touches disguise the GE power distribution plant at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Decorative touches disguise the GE power distribution plant at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

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#119 General view of the World’s Fair as seen from the Helicline of Theme Center.

General view of the World's Fair as seen from the Helicline of Theme Center.

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#122 General Motors sign in lights at World’s Fair in New York City, 1939.

General Motors sign in lights at World's Fair in New York City, 1939.

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#123 Albert Einstein attends the opening of the Jewish Pavilion at the World’s Fair in Queens’ Flushing Meadows, 1939.

Albert Einstein attends the opening of the Jewish Pavilion at the World's Fair in Queens' Flushing Meadows, 1939.

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#124 A woman displays her artistic talents with the NTG Sun Worshippers at the World’s Fair, 1939.

A woman displays her artistic talents with the NTG Sun Worshippers at the World's Fair, 1939.

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#125 Actors in various costumes on the front of a steam engine.

Actors in various costumes on the front of a steam engine.

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#126 Two pairs of female jitterbug dancers at the World’s Fair, New York, 1939.

Two pairs of female jitterbug dancers at the World's Fair, New York, 1939.

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#127 An aerial view of the Goodrich and General Motors pavillions at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 1939.

An aerial view of the Goodrich and General Motors pavillions at the 1939 New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#128 Aerial view of the 1939 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadow Park, Queens, New York City.

Aerial view of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadow Park, Queens, New York City.

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#129 People dance while Ozzie Nelson and his band perform at the amusement area of the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 1939.

People dance while Ozzie Nelson and his band perform at the amusement area of the 1939 New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#130 Aerial view of the grounds, and parking lot, of the World’s Fair, 1939.

Aerial view of the grounds, and parking lot, of the World's Fair, 1939.

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#131 Virginia Stevenson and Rivers Harrison imitate the pose of two of Frank Buch’s elephants at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Virginia Stevenson and Rivers Harrison imitate the pose of two of Frank Buch's elephants at the 1939 New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#132 Crowd at the opening ceremony of New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Crowd at the opening ceremony of New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#133 Visitors look toward the unfinished sanctuary and choir at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, 1938.

Visitors look toward the unfinished sanctuary and choir at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, 1938.

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#134 The first Westinghouse Time Capsule is inspected before being shipped to the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 1938.

The first Westinghouse Time Capsule is inspected before being shipped to the 1939 New York World's Fair, 1938.

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#135 An unidentified building under construction at the site of the 1939 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

An unidentified building under construction at the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

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#136 A man and woman stand in front of a model of the site of the 1939 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

A man and woman stand in front of a model of the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

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#137 Communications Building under construction at the site of the 1939 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

Communications Building under construction at the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

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#138 The Trylon and Perisphere under construction at the site of the 1939 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

The Trylon and Perisphere under construction at the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

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#139 A woman stands under flags during the construction of the 1939 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

A woman stands under flags during the construction of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, 1938.

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#140 Elektro The Robot at the Westinghouse exhibit at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 1939.

Elektro The Robot at the Westinghouse exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#141 An outdoor performance featuring actors in costume on a set featuring a small steam engine pulling a passenger car and stagecoaches.

An outdoor performance featuring actors in costume on a set featuring a small steam engine pulling a passenger car and stagecoaches.

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#142 An outdoor performance featuring actors in costume on a set featuring a small steam engine pulling a passenger car and stagecoaches.

An outdoor performance featuring actors in costume on a set featuring a small steam engine pulling a passenger car and stagecoaches.

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#143 View of the interior of an empty concert hall with a domed ceiling, New York World’s Fair, 1939.

View of the interior of an empty concert hall with a domed ceiling, New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#144 A barker performs with show girls at George Jessel’s “old New York” cabaret, at the New York World’s Fair, 1939.

A barker performs with show girls at George Jessel's "old New York" cabaret, at the New York World's Fair, 1939.

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#145 NBC mobile transmitters in operation at the New York World’s Fair in 1939, during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II of England.

NBC mobile transmitters in operation at the New York World's Fair in 1939, during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II of England.

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#146 Electrical appliances in the home of tomorrow are displayed in Westinghouse’s Hall of power.

Electrical appliances in the home of tomorrow are displayed in Westinghouse's Hall of power.

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#147 Fair Sidewalk of theme Center looking to Trylon and Perisphere New York City, 1939.

Fair Sidewalk of theme Center looking to Trylon and Perisphere New York City, 1939.

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Written by Dennis Saul

Content creator and Professional photographer who still uses Vintage film roll cameras. Not that I loved London less But that i Love New York City More.

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