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Hardbound 124-page, paper-covered book entitled: Dawn of a New Day: The New York World's Fai, 1939/40, published by The Queens Museum; contains text and photographs depicting the NY World's Fair 1939

Near-completed 1939 New York World's Fair building. While the building appears complete barricades and construction crews show the last touches being put on the building and grounds. Stamped on the reverse is "This picture is sent to you for publication only and must not be used for advertising of commercial purposes without written permission from New York World's Fair 1939 Incorporated." a short typewritten description of the building is glued to the back reading "Completed Administration Building of the New York World's Fair 1939 which became ready today (Friday) for occupancy on Monday by a force of 600 employees who are being transferred from the Empire State Building over the weekend. Construction of the Administration Building, at the site in Flushing Meadow, Queens, was completed in the record time of 124 days. The cost was approximately $900,000." See also 1985.8.86

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