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 1964 New York World's Fair.

Producer: Campbell Films
Audio/Visual: Sound, Black & White
Run time: 25:55

New York World's Fair, 1964/03/02 (1964)

This newsreel contains two film clips:

(1) New York World's Fair, symbolized by Unisphere, many buildings 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

World's Fair Night Aerials

Raw footage of aerial shots of the New York World's Fair during the day and the evening. The quality of the filming on this silent film 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

Unisphere: Biggest World on Earth, The (1964)

Learn how the U S Steel Corporation designed and built the unisphere, the centerpiece of the 1964 New York World's Fair.

Producer: MPO Productions, Inc.
Audio/Visual: Sound, Color
Run time: 13:29

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