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The 1939 New York World's Fair (also known as the 1939–1940 New York World's Fair) was an international exposition at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States. The fair included exhibitions, activities, performances, films, art, and food presented by 62 nations, 35 U.S. states and territories, and 1,400 ...
The New York World's Fair Corporation (WFC) was formed to oversee the exposition in October 1935, [2] and the WFC took over the site in 1936. [3] The WFC announced details of the fair's master plan in October 1936, which called for an exposition themed to "the world of tomorrow". [4] The World's Fair officially opened on April 30, 1939, [5] and ...
Coin Obverse design Reverse design Composition Mintage Available Obverse Reverse 50¢ Oregon Trail Memorial half dollar: Native American standing in front of a US map: Ox-drawn covered wagon being led west toward the setting Sun 90% Ag, 10% Cu Authorized: 6,000,000 (max 1926–1939 total) Uncirculated: 5,008 D [4] 1933
Pages in category "1939 New York World's Fair" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The first commemorative coin of the United States made specifically as a circulation issue was the 1921 Peace dollar. The coin was originally intended to be produced for one year to commemorate the end of World War I, although the design proved popular and continued to be produced until silver dollar production ended in 1935. [17]
The necklace is expected to be the most expensive piece in the brand's nearly 185-year history.
The then-newly-built Unisphere during the 1964–1965 World's Fair. The globe became the icon of the 1964 World's Fair. [8] [10] [31] A special commemorative stamp issue was issued starting in April 1964, depicting fair attractions such as the Unisphere. [32] The globe was also depicted on media and souvenirs promoting the fair. [33]
The Trylon and Perisphere were two monumental modernistic structures designed by architects Wallace Harrison and J. Andre Fouilhoux that were together known as the Theme Center of the 1939 New York World's Fair at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States. The Perisphere was a tremendous sphere, 180 feet (55 m) in ...