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Peace Through Understanding
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96 | 472 |  Jun 27 2008, 05:10 PMIn: Please Report Down Time By: Randy Treadway |
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Subforums: The 1964-65 New York World's Fair Photos on CD, AMF Monorail Research Project, BBQ Productions, nywf64.com, NYWF 64/65 Audio Archive, World's Fair Carousel, Archived Affiliates |
279 | 422 | Jun 29 2008, 12:37 AM In: Poking around in the NY Times By: Randy Treadway |
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1851, London, England - The Great Exhibition
The Great Exhibition was held in Hyde Park, London, England from May 1 to October 11, 1851 and is considered the first world's fair. It took place in the Crystal Palace designed by Joseph Paxton. |
6 | 34 | Jun 22 2008, 02:37 PM In: Photos from Crystal Palace Par... By: JettRinkJr. |
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1889, Paris, France - Universal Exposition of 1889
The Exposition Universelle de 1889 was a World's Fair held in Paris, France from May 6, to October 31, 1889. Remembered most for the Eiffel Tower. |
1 | 4 | Jun 12 2008, 10:34 PM In: 1900 Exposition Universelle By: Randy Treadway |
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1893, Chicago, United States - World's Columbian Exposition
The World's Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago, Illinois, United States from May 1 to October 31, 1893. It celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World. |
11 | 30 | Feb 18 2008, 04:41 PM In: 1893 print By: Glen |
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1904, Saint Louis, United States - Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition was held in the St. Louis, Missouri, United States from May 1 to October 31, 1904. The Fair celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. |
8 | 14 | Feb 8 2008, 02:51 PM In: St. Louis Olympics By: Jim |
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1915, San Francisco, United States - Panama-Pacific International Exposition
Staged to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, and drawing over 19 million visitors in only nine months, the Pan-Pacific International Expo rose like a literal jewel from the ashes of San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake and Fire. |
6 | 15 | Feb 8 2008, 04:40 PM In: Building the 1915 Exposition By: worldsfairent |
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1933-34, Chicago, United States - A Century of Progress International Exposition
A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago, Illinois from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. Its motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms". |
13 | 126 | Today, 02:38 PM In: A Plaque a Day Keeps the Denti... By: Glen Schultzberg |
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1939-40, New York, United States - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair, located on the current site of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, was one of the largest world's fairs of all time. The fair ran for two seasons and over 44 million people attended. |
446 | 2,950 | Today, 09:46 PM In: Restored images - Part 3 By: xl5er |
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1964-65, New York, United States - The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair
The 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair, located on the current site of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The fair ran for two seasons and took place without sanctioning from the Bureau of International Expositions. |
4,729 | 36,295 | Today, 09:14 PM In: A look at the end of the Fair By: SWCphotography |
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1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
Expo 67 was held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from April 27 to October 29, 1967. It was considered to be the most successful World's Fair of the 20th century, with over 50 million visitors and 62 nations participating. |
12 | 71 | Jun 27 2008, 11:34 AM In: Buckminster Fuller: The Big Th... By: molassesonassis |
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1970, Osaka, Japan - Expo '70
Expo '70 was held in Osaka, Japan from March 15 and September 13, 1970. This was the first World's Fair held in Japan, 77 countries participated and over 64 million visitors attended. |
3 | 10 | Jun 2 2008, 02:20 AM In: How do you get from New York t... By: Randy Treadway |
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1 | 2 | Jan 27 2008, 11:12 PM In: Adaptive Reuse in Brussels By: Randy Treadway |
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6 | 23 | Jun 14 2008, 04:11 AM In: Century 21 Calling By: molassesonassis |
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6 | 81 | Jun 16 2008, 09:38 PM In: The Sunsphere By: SWCphotography |
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5 | 29 | Today, 02:39 PM In: Souvenirs By: Glen Schultzberg |
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Events
Do you have a Fair related event you'd like to publicize? A Collectibles show or the next big get together at Flushing Meadow? Post your event here. |
183 | 2,070 | Today, 07:06 PM In: Mermaid Parade at Good Ol'... By: Randy Treadway |
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Festival of Laughing Gas
It's a cavalcade of comedy! A parade of parody, delightful deadpan and silly slapstick. Something funny for everyone. |
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Just Chat
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The Souvenir Shop
Have a Fair collectible you would like to sell? Are you trying to find a buyer for a one-of-a-kind item? Do you buy and sell world's fair memorabilia? The Souvenir Shop is the place for you. |
131 | 762 | Jun 28 2008, 05:12 PM In: My home made souvenir By: Doug Seed |
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