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Tower of Light at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair

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Overview
1964 & 1965 Official Guidebook & Souvenir Map
World's Fair Information Manual
Postcards
Advertising
Photograph Album
Original Concept
Final Concept
Pamphlet: Groundbreaking
Brochure: Tower of Light
Brochure: Follow the Tower of Light
Brochure: Con Edison at the Fair
Information Request Card
Kite & Key Club Guest Card
Newsletter: January 1965 - First Fair Season a Success
Newsletter: March 1965 - Holiday With Light Press Preview "A Hit"
1964's The Enjoyment of Electricity - The Production Script
1965's Holiday With Light - The Script
Article: The History of the Industry's Participation in the N.Y. World's Fair
Article: Magnificent Pavilion Houses Show of Investor-Owned Electric Utility Industry
Article: The Story of the 'Tower of Light' and 'The Enjoyment of Electricity'
Article: 'Tower of Light' Pavilion is Major Fair Attraction
Article: Bliss Creates Electronically Controlled Characters
Article: 'Tower of Light' Beacon Produces 12 Billion Candlepower
Article: Birds, Aircraft and the 'Tower of Light'
Article: Exterior Illumination of 'Tower of Light' Creates a Man-Made Aurora Borealis
Article: 'Tower of Light' Pavilion Covered with Sandwich-Type Aluminum
Article: Giant 'Lazy Susan' Takes Fair Visitors Through Industry Show
Article: 'Tower of Light' Architects Known Around the Globe for Out-of-This World' Creations
Article: Aluminum Sculpture Adds Final Touch to Exhibit Building
Article: Lighting at the Fair - Tower of Light Pavilion
Essay: Remembering the Tower of Light
The End of the Fair: Memo from The Boss

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A musical show depicts the benefits of electricity. Pointing skyward from the pavilion is the world's most powerful searchlight.

Tower of Light Pavilion illuminated at night

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