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Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the impending World War II, the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair presented an optimistic vision of the future with groundbreaking innovations like robot servants and television. Attendees experienced model homes, air-conditioning, and a streamlined steam locomotive, while major corporations and nations showcased technological advances and cultural diversity. The event was marked by striking architecture and a rich collection of vintage photographs, many previously unpublished, capturing the essence of this iconic exposition.
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The 1939-1940 New York World's Fair the World of Tomorrow, Bill Cotter
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- Released
- 2018
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bill Cotter
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781540236982
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- 4.2 out of 5
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- Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the impending World War II, the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair presented an optimistic vision of the future with groundbreaking innovations like robot servants and television. Attendees experienced model homes, air-conditioning, and a streamlined steam locomotive, while major corporations and nations showcased technological advances and cultural diversity. The event was marked by striking architecture and a rich collection of vintage photographs, many previously unpublished, capturing the essence of this iconic exposition.