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New York City NY 1964-65 World's Fair General Electric Pavilion Postcard Used
New York City NY 1964-65 World's Fair General Electric Pavilion Postcard Used
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This vibrant vintage postcard showcases the General Electric Pavilion at the iconic 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. The image captures the futuristic dome-shaped building with the recognizable GE logo atop a tall spire, surrounded by a lively crowd and lush greenery under a bright sky. A smaller inset highlights the Unisphere globe, a symbol of the fair's theme of global unity and progress. This postcard is an original paper print from the fair, measuring the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches size, making it a classic collectible.
The reverse side features detailed printed text explaining the pavilion's "Progressland" theme, emphasizing electricity's history from its beginnings to nuclear fusion. Postmarked in 1964 and bearing a 4-cent Abraham Lincoln stamp, the card includes a handwritten message and recipient address, adding to its authentic mid-20th-century charm. Produced by Dexter, West Nyack, New York, and part of the official World's Fair postcard series, this piece is a remarkable artifact for collectors interested in World's Fair memorabilia, mid-century Americana, or historical postcards.
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