The 1939 New York World's Fair

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Photos by Robert Martens

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Photo captured with permission from Robert Martens from a film taken by his grandfather, Gustave Martens.

Trylon and Perisphere at night - Theme Center
Trylon & Perisphere - Photo RM15

Trylon and Perisphere at night - Theme Center
Paul Manship's Sundial, the Moods of Time, George Washington, and the Federal Building in the background - Photo RM17

Trylon and Perisphere at night - Theme Center
Paul Manship's Sundial, the Moods of Time, George Washington, and the Federal Building in the background - Photo RM17

Trylon and Perisphere base structure
George Washington and 3 of the Moods of time -
Photo RM16

Trylon and Perisphere base structure
Looking towards the Federal Building
Photo RM18