Comments on: World’s Fair, New York City – 1939

By: Ronald Cassetti

Ronald Cassetti — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:21:57 +0000

Re: Jean Ringeisen, May 5th querry:
Both fairs were held for two seasons, 1939 & 1940. It is certainly possible that someone attended each fair one year apart.

By: Jeanne Ringeisen

Jeanne Ringeisen — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:21:38 +0000

I attended both NY Fair and Calif. Fair a year apart. Cannot convince someone that this really happened. Would like verification on the internet, thanx.

By: Eric aka magikbilly

Eric aka magikbilly — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:02:23 +0000

Hi,
Nice slide but you have all the identifications wrong. First off, this slide was taken in 1940 not 1939 – note the relocated Parachute Jump. The red NCR register is another clue that this is 1940 – in 1939 it was silver. Same goes for the flag atop the Parachute Jump – indicative of 1940. Also, neither the New York State or City building is visible in this view. That is the Federal Building off to the right and Italy is about center frame. I also collect images in color from this greatest of Fairs – I have about 400 or more.

Best,
Eric

By: Scott Mercer

Scott Mercer — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:35:32 +0000

My dad attended. He was 10 years old at the time and living in the Bronx, so he just took the subway there for 5 cents! Much later, he attended the 64-65 fair as a 36 year old man, just prior to my birth. We had a few souvenirs from the 65 fair around the house when I was a kid, and I was always fascinated by them.

Thanks for all your hard work, Charles! A great image. You da man.