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The Amusement Zone (Zone 7)
1939 New York World's Fair

Cuban Village


An authentic reproduction of a Cuban Village. Native Cubans performed the exotic Yanego rites dance


Cuban Village Dancers at the 1939 New York World's Fair
Cuban Village Photo DS-12 by Harold Green from the
collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.  Lillie Tossas -
Left of center stage.


There was also an exact replica of "Sloppy Joe's" famous Havana Bar.


Cuban Village Dancers at the 1939 New York World's Fair
A group photo of the performers at the Cuban Village. Photo courtesy of Lillie Robinson, the daughter of Lillie Tossas one of the beautiful people who was a part of the ensemble.


Dancers at the Cuban Village


Cuban Village Dancers at the 1939 New York World's Fair
Cuban Village Photo DS-10 by Harold Green from the collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.

Cuban Village Dancers at the 1939 New York World's Fair
Cuban Village Photo DS-10 by Harold Green from the collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.
Lilly Tossas is the lady at the far right.