20 Stunning Historical Pics from the 1964 World's Fair

Carly Tennes Published 02/18/2025 in wow

Though most commonly associated with Coming to America, the US Open, and serving as Awkwafina's old stomping ground, Queens, New York has yet another claim to fame — hosting the 1964 World's Fair.

From pavilions to transportation, here are 20 stunning historical pics from the 1964 World's Fair.

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1. Class Trip
Courtesy of mistermajik2000 on Reddit

“Snapshots from my dad’s senior class trip to the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”
2. China, At Home
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Tourists walk around the China pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair.
3. Monorail Madness
Courtesy of David Pirmann

The World’s Fair monorail chugs along its track.
4. Senior Snaps
Courtesy of mistermajik2000 on Reddit

High School Seniors pose outside of the 1964 World’s Fair.
5. Family Fun
Courtesy of Dork31 on Reddit

“Me and my sister - 1964 New York World's Fair.”
6. On The Road
Courtesy of mikeonmaui on Reddit

“High School Bus trip to 1964 World’s Fair.”
7. Suited Up
Courtesy of bormuffff on Reddit

“1964 World’s Fair, New York City. I’m the blond, with my brothers.”
8. Futuristic Fountains
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Folks pass by a water installation at the fair.
9. Puppet Show
Courtesy of PLCjr

Attendees enter a puppet show at the World’s Fair.
10. Cool Shades
Courtesy of upandattem on Reddit

“My wife, her older sister, and their mom at the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”
11. Skyward Speedway
Courtesy of David Pirmann

The exterior of the General Motors pavilion.
12. Snack Time
Courtesy of Dork31 on Reddit

“1964 World's Fair - Mom - sister - me.”
13. Signing On
Courtesy of onepersononeidea on Reddit

“‘The Office of the Future’ demonstration at the World’s Fair 1964.”
14. Handsome Honeymooner
Courtesy of Luxeru on Reddit

“My pops on his honeymoon at the Worlds Fair, New York City, 1964.”
15. Programmed Fun
Courtesy of PappyKolaches on Reddit

“1964 New York World's Fair folder front cover.”
16. As Above
Courtesy of PLCjr

The 1964 World’s fair, as photographed from above.
17. Spaced Out
Image in Public Domain

The World's Fair space park as seen shortly before opening day.
18. Cute Couple
Courtesy of AxlCobainVedder on Reddit

“The World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens (1965) Photo by Jimmy Carboni.”
19. Flags and Fans
Image in Public Domain

Visitors make their way through a walkway of world flags.
20. Belgian Beauty
Courtesy of David Pirmann

The Belgian Pavillion, 1964.