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View of the World Old and New - Outdoor Model Exhibit "View of Old World and New" An Explanation For the Model Is Given in Image Wfc-000287

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DateOctober 22, 1940Description1939-40 NY World's Fair - View of the World Old and New - Outdoor Model Exhibit "View of Old World and New" an explanation for the model is given in image wfc-000287 "View of Old World and New: Trylon and Perisphere - symbol of peace and freedom; Spiral Bridge and castle - 700 year old - original in Corfu, Greece; Lighthouse and Dock - original in Sicily; Volcano Aconcagua - Cordillera de los Andes, Argentine; Road and Tunnel - coast of Amalfitana, Italy; Jordan River and Chapel of the Crucifix - represent ancient catholic religion - original in Palestine". Located in the Community Interests Zone. October 22, 1940.PhotographerunknownLocationFlushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, NYGeographic coverageFlushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)Queens (New York, N.Y.)SubjectNew York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)ExhibitionsNew York World's Fair 1939-1940 CorporationIdentifierwfc-000288TypeBlack & white photographsOriginal formatBlack and white photographic printsMeasurements4.6 x 6.6 inchesResolution96 ppiRights statementContact digitalarchives@queenslibrary.org for research and reproduction requests.

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View of the World Old and New - Outdoor Model Exhibit "View of Old World and New" An Explanation For the Model Is Given in Image Wfc-000287