Take a trip back in time to visit
the 1964 New York World's Fair. Learn how it was planned, how the massive Unisphere
was built, enjoy an aerial view of the fair and of course experience all the
rides and amusements that made the fair such an entertaining and fun place.
Here are all the films that make
up this historical collection:
1964 New York World's Fair Report (1961)
  
This film shows the planning and construction activities to convert Flushing
Meadow into the home of the New York World's Fair.
Producer: Campbell Films
Audio/Visual: Sound, Black & White
Run time: 25:55
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New York World's Fair, 1964/03/02 (1964)
 
(1) New York World's Fair, symbolized by Unisphere, many bldgs yet to
be completed, theme "peace through understanding" with 58 nations to participate,
on same site as 1939 Fair (2) Grauman's Chinese Theater - Haley Mills
leaves handprints (partial newsreel)
Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: sound, Black & White
Run time: 2:31
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World's Fair Night Aerials
 
Raw footage of aereal shots of the New York World's Fair during the day
and the evening. The quality of the filming on this silentfilm is excellent
and gives a wonderful and different view of the grandeur of the fairgrounds
while in operation..
Audio/Visual: silent, color
Run time: 2:31
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Unisphere: Biggest World on Earth, The (1964)
  
Learn how the U S Steel Corporation designed and built the unisphere,
the centerpeice of the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Producer: MPO Productions, Inc.
Audio/Visual: Sound, Color
Run time: 13:29
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To The Fair (1965)
  
This film follows various groups of people as they experience all the
magic and wonder of the fair. Its 26 minutes gives an excellent feel for
all the fun and excitement that was going on every day and the events
and shows that people experienced.
Of special note is that for those familiar with Disneyland, you will
see many attractions at the fair that you will recognize as several attractions
at Disneyland were showcased here at the fair.
Production Company: Association Films, Inc
Audio/Visual: sound, Black & White
Run time: 26:14
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