EVENT: Lecture on the impact of the 1939/1940 World's Fair
THE 1939/1940 NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR
A Forecast of the Future in Architecture and Design
The Queens Historical Society will present a slide-illustrated talk entitled The 1939/1940 New York World’s Fair: A Forecast of the Future in Architecture and Design on Sunday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. The talk will take place at the society’s Flushing headquarters, Kingsland Homestead, which is located in Weeping Beech Park at 143-35 37th Avenue, between Bowne Street and Parsons Boulevard. The talk is free of charge with paid admission to the homestead, which is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students.
Seating is limited. Off-street parking is available in the municipal lot, 1½ blocks west at 37th Avenue and Union Street. For further information call 718-939-0647 ext. 17 (Monday-Friday, 9:30-5:00)
“Following last spring’s hugely successful slide lecture on the 1939/1940 New York World’s Fair, we are excited to welcome back historian and tour guide, Pierre Montiel for another slide presentation, this time focusing on the remarkable architecture of the 1939/1940 World’s Fair,” said the society’s Executive Director, Mitchell Grubler.
Through slides, Mr. Montiel will demonstrate the innovative architecture displayed at the fair, discuss the architects and designers and explain how the fair contributed to 20th century architecture. One of the new technologies of the time was Eastman Kodak color chrome photography. Montiel draws from his private collection of these rare slides for this historical
look back at what for residents of Queens represented a monumental transformation in the heart of the borough.
QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Kingsland Homestead, Weeping Beech Park
143-35 37th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11354
(718) 939-0647 ext. 17
[email protected] http://www.QueensHistoricalSociety.org