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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Folks pass by a water installation at the fair.
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The Belgian Pavillion, 1964.
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Visitors make their way through a walkway of world flags.
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“The World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens (1965) Photo by Jimmy Carboni.”
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The World's Fair space park as seen shortly before opening day.
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The 1964 World’s fair, as photographed from above.
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“1964 New York World's Fair folder front cover.”
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“My pops on his honeymoon at the Worlds Fair, New York City, 1964.”
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“‘The Office of the Future’ demonstration at the World’s Fair 1964.”
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“1964 World's Fair - Mom - sister - me.”
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The exterior of the General Motors pavilion.
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“My wife, her older sister, and their mom at the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”
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Attendees enter a puppet show at the World’s Fair.
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“1964 World’s Fair, New York City. I’m the blond, with my brothers.”
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“High School Bus trip to 1964 World’s Fair.”
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“Me and my sister - 1964 New York World's Fair.”
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High School Seniors pose outside of the 1964 World’s Fair.
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The World’s Fair monorail chugs along its track.
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Tourists walk around the China pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair.
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“Snapshots from my dad’s senior class trip to the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”
