New York World's Fair 1964 / 1965

Please view our Come Back to the Fair project's introductory video. Virtual Heritage at the University of Central Florida

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• NYWF
• 1964
• 1965
• New
• York
• World's
• Fair
• Flushing
• Meadows
• Unisphere
• Dinoland
• GM
• Futurama
• UCF
• Virtual
• Reality

[awaseniu]

Maybe I should tell you all I did a video, taking a camera to Flushing Meadow Park, and trying to find what is and isn't there. It's in two parts on my channel.

[ucfvirtualheritage]

Outstanding videos - thank you for producing and sharing them.

[EpcotFan]

Wonderfully done!

I know my mother inlaw has lots of pictures, it's just a matter of locating them, I would have to scan them for you as well, she won't let me send the originals.

It's truly ashame that NYC is letting what is left rot away instead of preserving it for future generations. I wish I was alive to experience this wonderful fair.

But then again, when you think of it.. Walt really ran with the idea, look at EPCOT, it's not exactly the same, but pretty damn close.

[ucfvirtualheritage]

Thank you - we greatly appreciate. If you locate the images and scan them it would be wonderful. We are always seeking new photos of the Fair.

[VirginiaPatriot]

This project is a massive undertaking to essentially create a virtual reality recreation of the whole fair. If you were there and have photos, sound files, etc., forward copies. Contact Dr. Lori Walters of University of Central Florida. The website is virtualheritage dot ist dot ucf dot edu

[ucfvirtualheritage]

Many thanks for the posting. Yes - we are always seeking photos, brochures, home movies, etc. We can scan any of your items and return the originals and provide digital copies. Our contact information can be found at the end of our video.  Thank you.

[silvernail6]

You don't know how much I appreciate your effort. As a kid of 12 I didn't see enough, but I think of it ALL THE TIME. Thank You!!!

[clothingonly]

Awesome. Thanks for taking me down memory lane.

[digitvideo]

Great Video presentation-bravo!

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

Great video.

The New York World's Fair was a wonderful experience.

Thanks for the memories.

George Vreeland Hill

[Cristinact]

My mom worked there as a hostess in the Mexican Pavillion for both years. She always showed me her pics and that awoke my interest in the fair. This project of yours is very interesting, and it shows a great deal of work involved, good job!

[oldtimeseller]

What a great production. I was at the fair also (in the summer of 1965). You captured it well.

[ideserveall]

The economy must have been through the roof during that time. Can you imagine spending so much money for only a two year seasonal project? I was there when I was 13 and 14 and I rememember how exciting it was. There was so much to see and do, I was a kid in a huge candy store. It was amazing. It was so big, it crossed over the highway. I wish our economy will get back to this "can do" feeling once more. Thanks for reminding me of those happy times.

[trainboyrob]

if anyone wants to see the status of the NYSP check out my video i was lucky enough to go inside

[Smadge2020]

Great Video. There is still a lot of evidence of the fair to be seen. There is the time capsule, a marker for the Vatican pavilion and several statues. The Fountain of the Planets, although defunct, the name can be seen in the granite if you clear the mud off it. If you go to the Unisphere during the US Open the fountains are running (only directly below Unisphere). This gives you a sense of the way it was originally conceived; to appear to be floating. The main entrance is also original.