Architectural Model of the Bell System Exhibit

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Artist's rendering of the serpentine-style telephone booths sponsored by the Bell System at the Fair.

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Bell System Pavilion

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Bell System Pavilion

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"Floating Wing" Pavilion of the Bell System

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Fountains of the Planets and the Bell System Pavilion

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Night view of Travelers and Bell System Pavilions across the Pool of Industry

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Fireworks expolode in the night sky over the Bell System Pavilion

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The Bell System floating wing -- 400 feet long, 200 feet wide, 87 feet high -- is composed of two major elements; a chair ride and a series of live demonstrations, displays, and audience participation games. The ride tells the story of communications from bongo drums to satellites.

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Night View of the Bell System Pavilion

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Beneath the Bell System's Floating Wing

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Bell System Pavilion

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Bell System Pavilion

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Bell System Pavilion

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Entrance to the Ride of Communication Loading Platform

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Side view of the Bell System Pavilion and Communication Ride loading platform

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Side view of the Bell System Pavilion

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Side view of the Bell System Pavilion

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Fountains of the Planets spray in the Pool of Industry in front of the Bell System Pavilion

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Serpentine Telephone Booths

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Family Telephone Booth

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Family Telephone Booth

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BELL TELEPHONE BOOTHS - Luminous canopies of white translucent Plexiglass light more than 100 outdoor telephone stations at the Fair. There are also family-size telephone booths with special microphones and speakers to permit group calls. These paraboloid booths, which can accommodate up to six persons, are glazed across the front with transparent green Plexiblass

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