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- Ford Motor Company Exposition Building, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.
- May 24, 1939
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Ford Motor Company Exposition Building, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.
- Postcard, The Ford Rotunda, Dearborn, Michigan, 1954 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This postcard shows the Ford Rotunda as it looked in 1954.
- 1954
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Postcard, The Ford Rotunda, Dearborn, Michigan, 1954
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This postcard shows the Ford Rotunda as it looked in 1954.
- "Road of Tomorrow," Ford Exposition Building, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.
- May 14, 1939
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"Road of Tomorrow," Ford Exposition Building, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.
- Henry Ford and Edsel Ford inside the Ford Rotunda, Dearborn, Michigan, 1936 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This photo depicts Henry and Edsel Ford at the Ford Rotunda on its opening day, May 16, 1936.
- May 14, 1936
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Henry Ford and Edsel Ford inside the Ford Rotunda, Dearborn, Michigan, 1936
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This photo depicts Henry and Edsel Ford at the Ford Rotunda on its opening day, May 16, 1936.
- Woman Helping with Construction of New Wing, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940 - Ford Motor Company vigorously publicized its exhibition at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. A dedicated Press Department photographed fair activities and regularly distributed the images to thousands of national publications. This example publicized wintertime construction on the Ford exhibit building. Workers were preparing for the 1940 fair, when Ford would unveil a new wing featuring a 420-seat theater.
- January 31, 1940
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Woman Helping with Construction of New Wing, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940
Ford Motor Company vigorously publicized its exhibition at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. A dedicated Press Department photographed fair activities and regularly distributed the images to thousands of national publications. This example publicized wintertime construction on the Ford exhibit building. Workers were preparing for the 1940 fair, when Ford would unveil a new wing featuring a 420-seat theater.
- Construction Changes to Front of Ford Exposition Buildings, New York World's Fair, 1940 - Ford Motor Company vigorously publicized its exhibition at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. A dedicated Press Department photographed fair activities and regularly distributed the images to thousands of national publications. This example publicized wintertime construction on the Ford exhibit building. Workers were preparing for the 1940 fair, when Ford would unveil a new wing featuring a 420-seat theater.
- February 08, 1940
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Construction Changes to Front of Ford Exposition Buildings, New York World's Fair, 1940
Ford Motor Company vigorously publicized its exhibition at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. A dedicated Press Department photographed fair activities and regularly distributed the images to thousands of national publications. This example publicized wintertime construction on the Ford exhibit building. Workers were preparing for the 1940 fair, when Ford would unveil a new wing featuring a 420-seat theater.
- "The Road of Tomorrow" Roof and Spiral, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.
- May 14, 1939
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"The Road of Tomorrow" Roof and Spiral, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.
- Inside the Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 - Through the 1930s, Ford Motor Company poured resources into exhibitions at regional and world's fairs. Henry Ford believed strongly in the educational value of such displays, and a corporate presence at the fairs benefitted public relations. Ford's popular exhibits and demonstrations -- pictured here in the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Ford Building -- generated lots of publicity.
- 1935
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Inside the Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
Through the 1930s, Ford Motor Company poured resources into exhibitions at regional and world's fairs. Henry Ford believed strongly in the educational value of such displays, and a corporate presence at the fairs benefitted public relations. Ford's popular exhibits and demonstrations -- pictured here in the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Ford Building -- generated lots of publicity.
- Henry Ford II and Walt Disney in 1962, Viewing the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Ford Pavilion Model - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Here, Walt Disney reviews the attraction model with Henry Ford II.
- November 26, 1962
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Henry Ford II and Walt Disney in 1962, Viewing the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Ford Pavilion Model
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Here, Walt Disney reviews the attraction model with Henry Ford II.
- "The Road of Tomorrow," Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.
- 1939
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"The Road of Tomorrow," Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to viewing educational demonstrations and exhibits, Ford exposition visitors could ride in brand-new Ford automobiles along the Road of Tomorrow. Befitting the fair's "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme, this conceptual highway experience suggested modern techniques for safer, quieter, and more efficient roadways.