nywf64.com — New York World’s Fair 1964/1965. The Website of America’s Space Age World’s Fair.
Heartland States U.S.A. at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair

Proposal: Budget

1.Site Preparation and Construction
a Construction of Exhibition Hall and Panascenium, 16,200 square feet @ $30.$ 486,000.
b Construction of four State pavilions @ $35,000.140,000.
c .Landscaping, paving, etc.32,000.
d Exhibits, Models, Special Effects, Decor200,000.
e Architect's Fee - 6% of a, b and c39,480.
f Panavision Production, including all costs400,000.
g Demolition, removal of debris, site restoration30,000.
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$ 1,327,480.
2.Operating Expenses
a Fees to NYWF, examination of plans, utility connections, etc.20,000.
b Utilities consumption20,000.
c Insurance35,000.
d Maintenance, Air Conditioning Watch, Cleaning, Landscape Care44,000.
e Electrical maintenance - 2 years25,000.
f Security (Pinkerton)16,500.
g General repairs, 2-year contingency10,000.
h Winter protection and rehabilitation, 1964-196515,000.
i Miscellaneous supplies, office equipment5,000.
3.Management and Personnel
a Movie Projectionists60,000.
b General Manager - 2 years30,000.
c Assistant Manager - 2 years20,000.
d 12 College Student Guides @ $80. per week, 54 weeks51,840.
4.Public Relations Program40,000.
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$ 392,340
Total - $ 1,719,820.

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