World's Fair Information Manual
EXHIBIT
- Continental Insurance Companies
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
- Mr. David Gray, Vice-President
- Continental Insurance Companies
- 80 Maiden Lane
- New York, New York 10038
EXHIBIT MANAGER
- Mr. Norbert Mack
- Continental Insurance Companies
- New York World's Fair
- World's Fair, New York 11380
FAIR CONTACT
- Miss Phyllis Adams
CONTRACT SIGNED
- July 13, 1962
ADMISSION
- Free
LOCATION
- Block 11, Lot 11 Avenue of Progress
- Industrial Area
AREA
- 12,699 sq. ft.
ARCHITECT
- Gordon Powers
- 15 West 44th Street
- New York, New York 10036
- OX 7-1347
CONTRACTOR
- John W. Ryan Construction Co., Inc.
SOURCE: 1965 World's Fair Information Manual
FEATURES
The Continental Insurance Pavilion features "great mements in the American Revolution." The theme of the exhibit is immediately evident as the visitor is greeted by a life-sized, three-dimensional interpretation of the classic "Spirit of '76."
Featured attraction is "Cinema '76," a 25 minute musical screen show . Unusual line art and photo-effects combine with original folk songs created by noted composer Ray Charles to tell the stories of seven heroes of the Revolution. The show was produced by Mazin-Wyckoff Company .
Dioramas depiciting notable events of the Revolution further carry out the patriotic theme. Dioramas were designed and fabricated by Atkins and Merrill, Inc . A gallery of original oils depicting many of the scenes recreated in the diorama exhibits is also on display.
A dramatic addition for the '65 Fair season is an extensive display of weaponry and military gear actually used during the Revolutionary period. Artifacts on display are from the private collection of Warren Moore of New Jersey.
Continental Insurance Companies
Source: NY World's Fair Publication For Those Who Produced the New York World's Fair 1964-1965