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Posted 1 year ago
Hunter
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This nifty little ash tray (or change tray) is a souvenir from the 1964 World's Fair in New York City.
A memento from one of the last great global exhibitions, when America was racing to put a man on the moon and manufacturers filled the lives of ordinary people with streamlined, futurist gadgets.
This souvenir shows the NY Port Authority exhibition space and restaurant, topped with a grandiose heliport: "You can fly directly to the Fair from Manhattan in just a few minutes." Of course, you could also drive there in a few minutes too.
Anybody make it to the 1964 World's Fair?
AshtraysEven though the practice of smoking tobacco has been around since the 16th …
Worlds Fair MemorabiliaThe first world’s fair recognized by the Bureau of International Exposition…
Hunter that is very cool:) love the tray:)
Thanks BELLIN68 and guyfrmatl!
very nice piece, thanks for sharing
thanks kerry :)