28 Iconic Photos from the 1964 World’s Fair That Capture History

These 28 stunning historical photos from the 1964 World’s Fair give us a glimpse into a groundbreaking event that shaped the future with innovation, design, and unforgettable moments.

Folks pass by a water installation at the fair.

The Belgian Pavillion, 1964.

Visitors make their way through a walkway of world flags.

“The World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens (1965) Photo by Jimmy Carboni.”

The World’s Fair space park as seen shortly before opening day.

The 1964 World’s fair, as photographed from above.

“1964 New York World’s Fair folder front cover.”

“My pops on his honeymoon at the Worlds Fair, New York City, 1964.”

“‘The Office of the Future’ demonstration at the World’s Fair 1964.”

“1964 World’s Fair – Mom – sister – me.”

The exterior of the General Motors pavilion.

“My wife, her older sister, and their mom at the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”

Attendees enter a puppet show at the World’s Fair.

“1964 World’s Fair, New York City. I’m the blond, with my brothers.”

“High School Bus trip to 1964 World’s Fair.”

“Me and my sister – 1964 New York World’s Fair.”

High School Seniors pose outside of the 1964 World’s Fair.

The World’s Fair monorail chugs along its track.

Tourists walk around the China pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair.

“Snapshots from my dad’s senior class trip to the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.”