40 Beautiful Vintage Photos From the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair

The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair was an international exposition held in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City, from April 22, 1964, to October 17, 1965. Spanning 646 acres, it showcased exhibits from over 80 nations, 24 U.S. states, and numerous corporations, drawing more than 51 million visitors over its two seasons.

The fair’s central symbol was the Unisphere, a 12-story-high stainless-steel globe representing global interconnection, set amid fountains and gardens. It celebrated the theme “Peace Through Understanding” and was dedicated to “Man’s Achievement on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe.”

Major attractions included corporate pavilions from companies like General Motors, IBM, and Ford, as well as futuristic concepts such as picturephones, space exploration displays, and cutting-edge transportation designs. Disney’s contributions—It’s a Small World, the Ford Magic Skyway, and Carousel of Progress—were major crowd-pleasers, later moved to Disneyland.

While not officially sanctioned by the Bureau International des Expositions, the fair left a lasting cultural and architectural legacy, especially in New York City, where the Unisphere remains a landmark. It captured a spirit of optimism and technological ambition at the height of the Space Age. Below is a collection of 40 beautiful vintage photos from this unforgettable event.

Monorail at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Monorail at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

7-UP Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Belgian Village Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Belgian Village Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Bell System Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Berlin Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

China Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Coca-Cola World of Refreshment Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Continental Insurance Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Denmark Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

DuPont Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Dynamic Maternity Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Fiesta International Market at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Florida Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Florida Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Fountain of the Planets at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Fountain of the Planets at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Fountain of the Planets at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

General Electric Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

IBM Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

India Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Johnson Wax and Austria Pavilions at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Kodak-Avis Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Louisiana Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Masonic Center at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

New Jersey Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

New Jersey Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

New York State Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Pakistan Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Philippines Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

RCA TV Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Rheingold Beer Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Singer Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Sweden Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Switzerland Pavilion and Sky Ride at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Tower of Light at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Transportation and Travel Pavilion and Port Authority Heliport at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair

Unisphere at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair.

Vatican Pavilion at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair