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The 1964–1965 New York World's Fair was an international exposition at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States. The fair included exhibitions, activities, performances, films, art, and food presented by 80 nations, 24 U.S. states, and nearly 350 American companies.
22 de abr. de 2014 · Explore six lasting legacies of the 1964 New York World’s Fair on the 50th anniversary of its opening. By: Christopher Klein Updated: June 1, 2023 | Original: April 22, 2014
The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair was the second World's Fair to be held at Flushing Meadows Park in the Borough of Queens, New York in the 20th century. It opened on April 21, 1964 for two six-month seasons concluding on October 21, 1965. Postcard showing an aerial view of the Fair looking west - presented courtesy. John Pender collection.
The 1964-1965 World’s Fair featured more than 140 pavilions, 110 restaurants and some 45 corporate exhibits — and attracted more than 51 million visitors. Spanning 646 acres in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York, the event was considered a pinnacle of mid-20th-century American culture and technology.
9 de ago. de 2020 · All roads converge at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, as the infamous city planner Robert Moses recruits Walt Disney to create the greatest fair in the history of the world.
Quick List Info. Dates Open - 1964 Season: April 22 - October 18, 1964. Open 180 days. 1965 Season: April 21 - October 17, 1965. Open 180 days. Attendance - 1964 season, Total Paid Admissions 27,148,280. 1965 Season, Total Paid Admissions 24,518,020. Approximately 20-30,000 employees on site per day.
On Opening Day of the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair, Moses noted he and his collaborators had “done [their] best by ingenuity and hard work to implement ambitious slogans and colorful promises.”
