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The Government Zone (Zone 1)
1939 New York World's Fair

Chile


Architect: T. Smith-Miller

Chile at the World's Fair
Photo - D125 Chile - from the private collection of
Dr. William R. Hanson

On the ground floor, visitor may eat and drink while listening to native folk songs. Seen in the background behind the windows is a mural by artist Camilo Mori, depicting the native life and industries of Chile. There is an ethnographic display describing the early life of the Araucanian Indians and their present civilization. Other exhibits include agriculture, mining, and tourism