Sun, 2009-08-23 16:28

1964/65 New York World's Fair (Futurama II)

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Exposition Theme:

• “Peace Through Understanding”

• Dedicated to “Man’s Achievement on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe”

GM Message and Pavilion:

• “City of the Future” – GM’s vision of the future through the Futurama II ride, the Avenue of Progress and divisional displays

• GM offered a detailed, knowledgeable look at the technological developments awaiting mankind in the near future

Significance for GM:

• Allowed GM to demonstrate its vision for the future of transportation

• Fully leveraged the “Futurama I” legacy

• Featured landmark pavilion architecture and one of the largest pavilions

• Waiting lines were often two hours or longer

• Attracted 29 million visitors during the two six-month periods that the fair was open

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