| Issued for the 1964 - 1965 New York World's Fair, these cards depicted four attractions that Walt Disney created for the fair. Produced by Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, NY, these cards are copyrighted ©1961, 1963 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation. There are an unknown number of cards in this set and measure approximately 3-1/2" by 5-1/2". Credit for the information below needs to go out, with my thanks, to the Official Guide, New York World's Fair, 1964/1965. New York: Time Incorporated, 1964. and to en.wikipedia.org. |
The Ford Rotunda The Ford Rotunda housed the Magic Skyway in which Ford-built convertibles took fairgoers on a ride through The Dawn of Life on Earth and In the Space Age. The Dawn of Life on Earth would house the dinosaurs that would later be relocated to Disneyland. The Primeval World Diorama joined the Grand Canyon Diorama in July of 1966. |
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The Pepsi-Cola Pavillion The Pepsi-Cola Pavillion presented a salute to the children of the world. A nine minute boat ride would take visitors through several countries where animated children would sing and dance. Out front, the Tower of the Four Winds, designed by Walt Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump, could be seen from most of the fair grounds. After the fair closed, the ride was transferred to Disneyland and officially opened in 1966 as it's a Small World. |
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The General Electric Pavillion The General Electric Pavillion housed the Carousel Theater where fairgoers would travel through four stages in a revolving building. In these four areas, A Late 19th Century Home, A home of the 20's, The 40's and The Glories of Today, life sized, animated figures would sing, talk and tell the story of electricity. The attraction was moved to Disneyland and remained there from 1967 until 1973. |
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The Illinois Pavillion The Illinois Pavillion presented a life-sized animated figure that looked, acted and spoke like Abraham Lincoln. Billed as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, the figure would recite excerpts from speeches on liberty, civil rights and freedom. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln opened at Disneyland on July 18, 1966. |
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