The Administration Building was the first to open on the fairgrounds. The staff moved in, August 1937 and began the task of preparing for a World's Fair.

World's Fair Administration Building - photo 007


The years 1789 and 1939 were engraved on either side of the entry steps. They represented the 150 years since George Washington's inauguration as first president of the United States.


Photo by William Keys Smith
from the Susan S. Waite collection



The Administration Building Restaurant is where many receptions were held after the closing of Perylon Hall.  Photo 006

The 1940 New York World's Fair Administration Building - Courtesy World's Fair Historical Society - wf-003r



The 1939 New York World's Fair Administration Building


On the front of the Administration Building was the relief created by Albert Stewart entitled 'Mithrana.' The artist's intent was to depict the spirit of the Fair unveiling the future.


Photo D43 Mirhrana from the private
collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.