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Color Photos of the 1939 New York World’s Fair (32 photos)

The famous theme of the 1939 World’s Fair in New York was “The World of Tomorrow.” One part of that world, another theme showcased throughout the fair, was “electrification”— the growing use of electricity to light and power not only factories and businesses, but homes and public spaces. Photographer Peter Campbell captured many scenes from the fair in full color, both during the day, and at night—when bright and colorful lighting washed over the pavilions, fountains, and sculptures throughout the fairgrounds. Be sure to also see earlier photo coverage here of the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

People visit the Trylon and Perisphere at 1939 New York World’s Fair. Inside the Perisphere was a diorama of a futuristic Utopian city named Democracity. After viewing, visitors would leave by descending a long spiral walkway named the Helicline. (Peter Campbell / Corbis via Getty)
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2017/11/color-photos-of-the-1939-new-york-worlds-fair/545087/