20 Stunning Historical Pics from the 1964 World's Fair

Carly Tennes Published 02/18/2025 in wow

Though most commonly associated with Coming to America, the US Open, and serving as Awkwafina's old stomping ground, Queens, New York has yet another claim to fame — hosting the 1964 World's Fair.

From pavilions to transportation, here are 20 stunning historical pics from the 1964 World's Fair.

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1. Class Trip
“Snapshots from my dad’s senior class trip to the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”

Courtesy of mistermajik2000 on Reddit
2. China, At Home
Tourists walk around the China pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair.

Courtesy of wilford peloquin
3. Monorail Madness
The World’s Fair monorail chugs along its track.

Courtesy of David Pirmann
4. Senior Snaps
High School Seniors pose outside of the 1964 World’s Fair.

Courtesy of mistermajik2000 on Reddit
5. Family Fun
“Me and my sister - 1964 New York World's Fair.”

Courtesy of Dork31 on Reddit
6. On The Road
“High School Bus trip to 1964 World’s Fair.”

Courtesy of mikeonmaui on Reddit
7. Suited Up
“1964 World’s Fair, New York City. I’m the blond, with my brothers.”

Courtesy of bormuffff on Reddit
8. Futuristic Fountains
Folks pass by a water installation at the fair.

Courtesy of wilford peloquin
9. Puppet Show
Attendees enter a puppet show at the World’s Fair.

Courtesy of PLCjr
10. Cool Shades
“My wife, her older sister, and their mom at the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”

Courtesy of upandattem on Reddit
11. Skyward Speedway
The exterior of the General Motors pavilion.

Courtesy of David Pirmann
12. Snack Time
“1964 World's Fair - Mom - sister - me.”

Courtesy of Dork31 on Reddit
13. Signing On
“‘The Office of the Future’ demonstration at the World’s Fair 1964.”

Courtesy of onepersononeidea on Reddit
14. Handsome Honeymooner
“My pops on his honeymoon at the Worlds Fair, New York City, 1964.”

Courtesy of Luxeru on Reddit
15. Programmed Fun
“1964 New York World's Fair folder front cover.”

Courtesy of PappyKolaches on Reddit
16. As Above
The 1964 World’s fair, as photographed from above.

Courtesy of PLCjr
17. Spaced Out
The World's Fair space park as seen shortly before opening day.

Image in Public Domain
18. Cute Couple
“The World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens (1965) Photo by Jimmy Carboni.”

Courtesy of AxlCobainVedder on Reddit
19. Flags and Fans
Visitors make their way through a walkway of world flags.

Image in Public Domain
20. Belgian Beauty
The Belgian Pavillion, 1964.

Courtesy of David Pirmann

1. Class Trip
Courtesy of mistermajik2000 on Reddit

“Snapshots from my dad’s senior class trip to the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”
2. China, At Home
Courtesy of wilford peloquin

Tourists walk around the China pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair.
3. Monorail Madness
Courtesy of David Pirmann

The World’s Fair monorail chugs along its track.
4. Senior Snaps
Courtesy of mistermajik2000 on Reddit

High School Seniors pose outside of the 1964 World’s Fair.
5. Family Fun
Courtesy of Dork31 on Reddit

“Me and my sister - 1964 New York World's Fair.”
6. On The Road
Courtesy of mikeonmaui on Reddit

“High School Bus trip to 1964 World’s Fair.”
7. Suited Up
Courtesy of bormuffff on Reddit

“1964 World’s Fair, New York City. I’m the blond, with my brothers.”
8. Futuristic Fountains
Courtesy of wilford peloquin

Folks pass by a water installation at the fair.
9. Puppet Show
Courtesy of PLCjr

Attendees enter a puppet show at the World’s Fair.
10. Cool Shades
Courtesy of upandattem on Reddit

“My wife, her older sister, and their mom at the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”
11. Skyward Speedway
Courtesy of David Pirmann

The exterior of the General Motors pavilion.
12. Snack Time
Courtesy of Dork31 on Reddit

“1964 World's Fair - Mom - sister - me.”
13. Signing On
Courtesy of onepersononeidea on Reddit

“‘The Office of the Future’ demonstration at the World’s Fair 1964.”
14. Handsome Honeymooner
Courtesy of Luxeru on Reddit

“My pops on his honeymoon at the Worlds Fair, New York City, 1964.”
15. Programmed Fun
Courtesy of PappyKolaches on Reddit

“1964 New York World's Fair folder front cover.”
16. As Above
Courtesy of PLCjr

The 1964 World’s fair, as photographed from above.
17. Spaced Out
Image in Public Domain

The World's Fair space park as seen shortly before opening day.
18. Cute Couple
Courtesy of AxlCobainVedder on Reddit

“The World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens (1965) Photo by Jimmy Carboni.”
19. Flags and Fans
Image in Public Domain

Visitors make their way through a walkway of world flags.
20. Belgian Beauty
Courtesy of David Pirmann

The Belgian Pavillion, 1964.