The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, celebrated the city s centennial. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt. The most common are 1 14 inch in bronze and brass, 2 14 inch and 3 inch in bronze. March 3rd sale starts 10am est milestone auctions proudly presents worlds fair collection antiques and coin collection wonderful worlds fair collection including 1876 centennial, 1893 columbian expo, 1901 panamerican exposition, 1904 st louis expo, 1909 alaska yukon pacific expo, 1915 panama pacific expo, 1933 chicago worlds fair, 1939 new york worlds fair, 1964 new york worlds fair, and. Coins and tokens from the 1939 ny worlds fair miscellaneous. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. Paul gillespie collection of new york worlds fair materials, pr 283. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states.
The ubiquitous milk glass vinegar bottle and coins are passe now, she said, but. Covering 1,216 acres, in flushing meadows, new york, the 1939 new york worlds fair, like the legendary phoenix rising from the ashes, was erected on what was an ashdump. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. The worlds fair and world war in the national numismatic collection. Treasures from grandmas 1939 new york worlds fair communications building coin token good condition. New york worlds fair collectibles 196465 brass coin token.
Check out our 1939 worlds fair selection for the very best in unique or custom. A worlds fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations. Brinley gore minding his juvenile train at heaton park valentines and half term fair, manchester. The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, celebrated the citys centennial. It included maps, advertisements, ticket information, show times, and virtually everything else a patron may need to navigate the fairgrounds. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the 1939 ny worlds fair. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with. A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago world s fair, was a world s fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934. This ultramodern structure covers an acre and a half of ground adjacent to the long island railroad station and two fair entrances, it will contain displays of clothing fabrics, patterns and textile machinery. Metropolitan life insurance exhibit new york worlds fair rev. Find worlds fair 1939 from a vast selection of collectibles. What were the cultural exhibits at the 193940 fair.
This medal was struck in copper and was issued to commemorate the 1937 american legion convention. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. This small paper book touted the future of motorways for the american way of life. Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 1939 new york world s fair zim, larry, lerner, mel, rolfes, herbert on. Aug 03, 2017 covering 1,216 acres, in flushing meadows, new york, the 1939 new york worlds fair, like the legendary phoenix rising from the ashes, was erected on what was an ashdump. The smell of popcorn and hamburgers mixed with wiffs from frank bucks fauna display gave the place a coney island air. African americans perform in frank bucks jungleland, a popular attraction at the 1939 worlds fair. Childrens world 1939 york worlds fair amusement zone. World s fair auction exclusively offering world s fair and international exposition items souvenirs and historical pieces from all fairs 1851 1992 all authentic period items world s fairs exhibited the pinnacle of human achievement through the ages this auction is an opportunity to acquire vintage items in every imaginable collecting category. Vintage libbys treasure ship 1939 worlds fair tin can coin bank.
Check out gary sohmers s antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1939 40 world s fair ephemera from memphis, hour 2. Treasures from grandma s 1939 new york world s fair communications building coin token good condition. Collecting morgan silver dollars part two hobbys demand inspired a special book on carson city morgan dollars bowers on collecting. Dec 11, 2019 explore karinaoisheis board 1939 worlds fair, followed by. Asked in seattle is the space needle from a worlds fair. Worlds fair and exposition memorabilia collectors weekly. This is an original 1933 chicago worlds fair lucky penny. Coins are issued by governments of countries and usually show a denomination or value. March 3rd sale starts 10am est milestone auctions proudly presents worlds fair collection antiques and coin collection wonderful worlds fair collection including 1876 centennial, 1893 columbian expo, 1901 panamerican exposition, 1904 st louis expo, 1909 alaska yukon pacific expo, 1915 panama pacific expo, 1933 chicago worlds fair, 1939 new york worlds fair, 1964 new york. A look back at some of the coolest attractions at the 1939.
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The center of the booklet contains a color map and two traditional art works. Worlds fair auction exclusively offering worlds fair and international exposition items souvenirs and historical pieces from all fairs 1851 1992 all authentic period items worlds fairs exhibited the pinnacle of human achievement through the ages this auction is an opportunity to acquire vintage items in every imaginable collecting category. Hello, we were recently restoring part of our house and found an 1939 souvenir medal from the 1939 worlds fair in great condition, the problem is i can not find anything like it on the net and thought it might be really rare and valueable the markings are a flag on the front with the date and an image of the trylon and perisphere and on the back it has an image of the administration building. Unfollow vintage worlds fair spoons 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Official guidebook of the 1939 new york worlds fair the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Coin featuring iconic architecture of the worlds fair, sphere and. The theme, building the world of tomorrow echoed in virtually every corner of the fair. An article about collecting souveirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 19391940. Culture seems to be having a struggle with entertainment at the fair. Chicago was home to a serial killer during the 1893 worlds fair. Aug 22, 2018 chicago was home to a serial killer during the 1893 worlds fair.
This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. Ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau this is a scarce higher grade medal issued from the new york worlds fair exposition held in 1939. Check out our worlds fair 1939 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The hot mikado, a jazz version of gilbert and sullivans operetta, was one of the biggest hits of the 1939 worlds fair. The first worlds fair recognized by the bureau of international expositions was the great exhibition of 1851, held in and around a glass structure called the crystal palace in londons hyde park. Nov 01, 20 an idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 world s fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. Merchandise catalogue book, new york worlds fair, 1939. The smell of popcorn and hamburgers mixed with wiffs from frank buck s fauna display gave the place a coney island air. Photo album book charm, 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir estate of joan. Service for the first season ended on november 1, 1939, and during this season the line s ridership was 7,066,966 189 the ind world s fair line was closed between seasons, and at the end of the fair the line was set to be demolished. Get the best deals on 1939 1940 san francisco world s fair collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. Auction scan 2 shows reverse of medal is almost exact duplicate of the reverse of the 20 korona coin comemorating the death of president masaryk, the only difference being that the 20 k. I am in the middle of a whitman project to create a book on american postcards.
Rare 1939 new york worlds fair bronze czechoslovakia. It split from the ind queens boulevard line at an existing flying junction east of forest hills71st avenue station, ran through the jamaica yard and then ran northeast and north through flushing meadows. The concept was born in the middle of the great depression, and it was truly a mark of sincere perseverance and hope that the fair actually came to fruition and was such a massive success. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. Apr 30, 2016 the 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. Get the best deals on 19391940 new york worlds fair. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s fair. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard. Japan book from the board of tourist industry by the japanese government railways. Discussion in whats it worth started by buffalonickel86, may 2, 2008. Home forums cointalk whats it worth 1939 new york worlds fair tokens. The theme of the fair was technological innovation, and its motto was science finds, industry applies, man. Nostalgia and grandeur combine in this pictorial tribute to two great events that eased the hardships of the depression erathe 1933 chicago worlds fair and the 1939 new york worlds fair.
These exhibitions vary in character and are held in different parts of the world at a specific site for a period of time, ranging usually from three to six months. Newyork historical society 1939 new york worlds fair token. Worlds fair collectibles, expo, expositions, worlds fair. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. Worlds fair highly collectible by bob brooke with so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for. Up for sale are three 1933 and 1934 chicago worlds fair coins. A world s fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations.
The tendency among visitors is to draw the line along worlds fair boulevard, which geographically separates the the amusement zone from the exhibit area. Guide to the new york worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated. African americans and the world of tomorrow newyork. An idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 worlds fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. The golden gate international exposition ggie 1939 and 1940, held at san franciscos treasure island, was a worlds fair celebrating, among other things, the citys two newly built bridges. The exposition opened from february 18, 1939, through october 29, 1939, and from may 25, 1940, through september. Nostalgia and grandeur combine in this pictorial tribute to two great events that eased the hardships of the depression erathe 1933 chicago world s fair and the 1939 new york world s fair. Oval shaped trylon and perisphere, new york worlds fair around, the date 1939 below.
Souvenir spoons, 1939 new york worlds fair the new york. The 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. In 1939, americans celebrate working its way out the depression and drew people form all over the world with the worlds fair. Views of the new york worlds fair by new york 1939 worlds fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is an original vintage softcover book title space needle usa. Here is a rare token from the 1933 1934 chicago worlds fair with an image of a swastika.
To help support the citys efforts to contain the spread of covid19, newyork historical is temporarily closed to the public through the end of march, and all programs are canceled or postponed through the end of april. I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. What is the value of the 1939 worlds fair cane ny answers. Chicago was home to a serial killer during the 1893 world. The tendency among visitors is to draw the line along world s fair boulevard, which geographically separates the the amusement zone from the exhibit area. Check out gary sohmerss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 193940 worlds fair ephemera from memphis, hour 2. The still underconstruction fair was the focus of the entire book the worlds fair goblin 1939, which was written in the fall of 1938 after the editors and authors were given a private factfindingresearch tour of the fair. Discussion in what s it worth started by buffalonickel86, may 2.
Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 worlds fair. A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was a worlds fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934. There might have been some commemorative coins made by foreign countries, sixtythree countries participated in the 19391940 new york worlds. Nov 18, 2011 the hot mikado, a jazz version of gilbert and sullivans operetta, was one of the biggest hits of the 1939 worlds fair. What is the value of the 1893 worlds fair shakespeare boiled down book. New york worlds fair 1939 trylon and perisphere salt and pepper shaker set one piece. The official guidebook of the worlds fair was the goto informational guide for visitors. Dark blue cloth covers with blue illustrated dj with black spine. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 1939 1940. Of all the books on the 19391940 new york worlds fair, this is certainly the finest evocation of the wonder and excitement of that beloved exhibition. What is the value of a 1939 worlds fair token answers. The san franciscooakland bay bridge opened in 1936 and the golden gate bridge in 1937.
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