These 86 photographs were made from original negatives found in a box at a Smithfield, R. I., antique store.
The 1939-40 World’s Fair opened in April of 1939, and closed in 1940, after which many of the buildings and other structures were demolished or removed. Therefore, these valuable historic images may be of interest to researchers and historians. They have never been published before.
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A 3-cent stamp showing the Trylon and Perisphere.
Trylon and Perisphere
Bridgeway to Trylon and Perisphere.
George Washington Statue
United States Pavilion
United States Pavilion
Agriculture Statue
Aquarium
Auto Carousel
Aviation Pavilion
British Pavilion
Japanese Pavilion
Canada Pavilion
The car on two wheels is a 1940 Dodge.
Checko-Slovakia Pavilion
Congo Pavilion
Congo Pavilion
Court of States
Builders Of The Future Statue
Business Systems & Insurance Building
Business Systems & Insurance Building
Business Systems & Insurance Building
The Tower Of Glass
Dupont World of Chemistry
Dupont Building
Firestone Pavilion
Ford Pavilion
Four Freedoms Statue
World of Tomorrow
General Electric Pavilion
General Motors Pavilion
General Motors Pavilion
General Motors Pavilion
Celestial Sphere
Golden Sprays Statue
Hall of Industry and Metals
Hall of Industry and Metals
Hall of Industry and Metals
Giant Sundial
Sundial Statue – Times & Fate of Man
Raiders Of The Elements Statue
Independence Hall Replica
Italy Pavilion
Sampson Wrestling The Lion
United States Steel Pavilion
Sea Maid Statue
Maritime Transport and Communications
Spirit Of The Wheel
The World Of Fashion
Sweden Pavilion
The Freedom Statue
Mexico and Denmark Pavilion
Mexico Pavilion
Motor Museum
Power & Steam
Railroads Building
Europa Statue
