... September 2010 ...
Upcoming World's Fair Weekend - October 2010
the Art Deco Society of Washington
An important component of the weekend will be the "Dawn of a New Day" concert to raise funds for the restoration of the Belgian Friendship Pavilion from the 1939 New York World's Fair and the purchase of bells for its long empty bell tower. Proceeds from our fundraiser will go to Bells for Peace.
Click here to read the Press Release for the Belgium Friendship Building Fundraiser.
Click here to Read the World's Fair Weekend Guide.
Also read "A Peal for the Belgian Friendship Pavilion"
1939 New York World's Fair Project on ReactionGrid
A re-creation of the ’39 Fair has started in a Virtual World. This is an five to six-year volunteer project. Follow what's happening with the Fair and the Project: read more about the '39 New York World's Fair Reconstruction Project.
Volunteers are welcome to help with the Fair project, if you are interested, contact me at
1939 World's Fair Coffee Mugs
Here's an opportunity to hold a piece of history in your hand every day. 4 different original photos are now available on 11oz. coffee mugs/cups. Buy one or the entire set of 4 and save. These mugs are available ONLY from PM Photo. More information and larger photos of the coffee mugs / cups.
