This is a PHOTOGRAPH of the MINIATURE MODELS Architecture from the 1964 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR Photo from THE MIGHTY FAIR dated 1985 the Retrospective Show about the 1964 FAIR
I went to the fair in 1964 and I was there again in 1985 ..... when i got took this photo
From The Collections of Peter M. Warner & David G. Oats
"The Mighty Fair" was a milestone 1985 retrospective exhibition curated to celebrate and look back at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair.
Held exactly 20 years after the fair closed its gates, it was designed as a "large exhibition in a small space" to capture the technological optimism, culture, and grand scale of the original event.
Core Components of the 1985 Showing
According to archival records from The New York Times Going Out Guide, the retrospective show featured several elements:
Physical Artifacts: Souvenirs, physical blueprints, and authentic memorabilia saved from the 140+ pavilions.
Historical Documents: Architectural records, planning paperwork from fair president Robert Moses, and promotional assets.
Vintage Photographs: Visual galleries capturing the iconic 12-story-tall Unisphere, corporate exhibits, and the bustling crowds.
Videotape Presentation:
A continuous video showcase that replayed broadcasted news footage, promotional reels, and the actual sights and sounds of the fairgrounds to trigger nostalgia.
What it Celebrated About the 1964 FairThe retrospective aimed to remind the 1980s public of the fair's thematic core: "Peace Through Understanding".
It specifically highlighted how the mid-20th-century event served as a major cultural touchstone.
Key features commemorated by the exhibition included:
The Space Age and Tech:
The original fair predicted a optimistic future filled with lunar rovers, atomic submarines, and computers, which were prominently displayed in corporate hubs like the General Motors Futurama pavilion.Walt Disney's Innovations:
The 1964 Fair was the launching pad for iconic animatronic attractions like It's a Small World (sponsored by Pepsi), Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and the Carousel of Progress.
Global Culture & Fine Art: The exhibition recalled the unprecedented journey of Michelangelo's Pietà, which left the Vatican to be viewed by 27 million people in Queens, alongside widespread representation of global traditions
Item is about 4 x 5 and in GOOD condition with a 1985 STAMPING on Backside
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