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The Production & Distribution Zone (Zone 5)
1939 New York World's Fair

Carrier


Designers: Reinhard & Hofmeister


Carrier heating and air conditioning
Carrier heating and air conditioning - Courtesy World's Fair Historical Society - wf-57r


Carrier heating and air conditioning
Carrier heating and air conditioning


Carrier heating and air conditioning
Carrier heating and air conditioning

In 1939, air conditioning was relatively new. Inside the Carrier Corporation pavilion, which was shaped like a giant igloo with "snow" encrusted walls and the "Northern Lights" glowing from its ceiling, Carrier displayed and explained air conditioning systems.

A large revolving globe showed visitors how air conditioning was used all over the world—from the Arctic Circle to the equator. The message was cool.

Carrier heating and air conditioning
Carrier heating and air conditioning - photo 029