Trylon and Perishpere - 1939 New York World’s Fair Postmarked: August 20, 1940 On Back New York World’s Fair Officially Licensed To the left is the lofty shaft of the “Trylon”, which rises 700 feet above the ground. A bridge links it to the 200-foot “Perisphere”, in which
The Administration Building - 1939 New York World’s Fair Postmarked: October 15th, 1938 On Back New York World’s Fair Officially Approved The Administration Building of the New York World’s Fair is air conditioned, scientifically designed and modern in every respect. The central figure
The Marine Transportation Hall - 1939 New York World's Fair Postmarked: June 21st, 1938 On Back: New York World’s Fair Officially Approved Twin ship prows, each 80 ft high (30 feet higher than the nose of the Normandie), give a natural flavor to the main entrance. Sea effect is further enhanced
The Du Pont Chemistry Building - 1939 New York World's Fair Postmarked: June 10th, 1940 On Back New York World’s Fair Officially Approved The Du Pont Building A series of giant retorts and vessels, mounting 100 feet into the sky and filed with gases and liquids in ever-changing colours, will
The Empire State Building On Back: From it’s completion on May 1st, 1931 until the construction of the former World Trade Center in 1973, the 102 story Empire State Building stood as the world’s tallest building. Soaring 1454 feet into the air, this magnificent Art Deco Skyscraper