2 Fair cars in front of Con Ed  - photo MO106 - from the collection taken by John Ott courtesy of his grandson Michael Ott.


Con Edison - City of Light - 1939 New York World's Fair  - photo 033

It was called "The World's Largest Diorama." Con Edison's display, the "City of Lights," was taller than a three-story building and extended the length of a city block. The animated model used music, sound effects, and a synchronized narration, to show visitors the role Con Edison played in supplying the City with steam, gas, and electricity during a 24-hour period.

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