SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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INVITATION
DOMESTIC: |
By letter and through representatives of the Fair Corporation. |
INTERNATIONAL: |
- By the Mayor of the City of New York, with the cooperation
of the Department of State, and by the international visiting
teams acting on behalf of the Fair Corporation and working through
the United States embassies in the countries involved. The teams
are comprised of outstanding men and women in business, government
or letters.
- International participants are encouraged to appoint a representative
from their Consular Office in New York or Embassy in Washington
to act for their government in selecting the exhibit site and
in negotiating an agreement of participation.
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- SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation
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SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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OFFICE
OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND EXHIBITS
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The function of the International Affairs and Exhibits Division
is to encourage and effectuate the participation of invited foreign
countries at the New York World's Fair; to sustain this participation
during the Fair; and to contribute to the collective efforts
to create better understanding between the Nations of the World.
In connection with this function, it is the Divisions' responsibility
to do the following:
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- Present the formal invitation to the Head of the Government
of the foreign country whose participation is desired.
- Assist in the selection of a suitable site and the execution
of an Agreement of Participation.
- Provide cost data, terms of payment, engineering, and other
related information as needed.
- Motivate the designation of a liaison officer between the
Fair and the participating country and encourage the early appointment
of an architect.
- Insure the submission of preliminary and final exhibit plans
and acquire renderings where possible.
- Furnish progress reports and general information publications
and releases about the Fair.
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Render such service to the participating countries after the
start of the Fair as may be desirable in order to maintain an
effective liaison: for example, the reception and entertainment
of dignitaries visiting the Fair; assisting in the planning of
special days and events; providing solutions to the day-to-day
problems that are bound to arise during the Fair. |
III |
Stimulate thought and exchange ideas with the representatives
and peoples of the participating countries as they make use of
the opportunity provided by the Fair to project in the best possible
setting their images as Nations. |
IV |
Render protocol service to officials of cities, states and national
governments and other distinguished visitors. |
- SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation
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EXHIBIT
REGULATIONS
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50,000 square foot maximum area per exhibit site. |
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Structures may not exceed 80 feet in height. |
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Building Coverage will not exceed 60% of any lot. Set backs must
not be less than 15 feet at the front, 10 feet at each side,
and 5 feet at rear of lot. The area of any lot not covered by
buildings must be landscaped. Plans of pavilions are subject
to the approval of the Fair Corporation. |
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Any exceptions to be applied to special cases must be determined
by the Fair Corporation. |
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SOURCE: Pre-Fair
Planning Report, NY World's Fair Corporation
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The Building Code, The Health Code, and all Rules and Regulations
applicable to the premises must be observed. |
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Publications covering the above stipulations are as follows:
Building Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.50
Health Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Rules & Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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Order above from:
- Mr. Ray Tarkman, Office Manager
- New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corp.
- World's Fair, New York 11380
- WF4-2291
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RENT: |
Industrial, Transportation and Special Exhibits to cost $4.00
per square foot for each year of operation of Fair, i.e., 1964
and 1965. |
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International Exhibits to cost $3.00 per square foot for each
year of operation of Fair. |
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Concessions - per individual contract. |
- PAYMENT OF RENT
- FOR INDUSTRIAL
- TRANSPORTATION
- AND SPECIAL
- EXHIBITORS:
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- 50% of first year's rent on signing of contract.
- Balance of first year's rent five days after issuance of
building permit.
- 50% of second year's rent on 7/15/64.
- 50% of second year's rent on 1/15/65.
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THE FAIR DOES NOT HAVE, NOR WILL IT HAVE, ANY GENERAL LIST OF
APPROVED BIDDERS. THE FAIR WILL NOT RECOMMEND CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS,
ENGINEERS OR SUPPLIERS TO THE EXHIBITORS. |
- SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation
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SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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INTERNAL
REVENUE SERVICE
FEATURES:
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has established an office
in the World's Fair Service Building, located at the main entrance
to the Fair grounds to service and assist all organizations represented
at the Fair to properly understand and comply with Federal tax
laws relative to their operations, according to Brooklyn District
Director, Thomas E. Scanlon, within the jurisdiction the World's
fair Corporation is situated.
The Internal Revenue Service World's Fair Office is staffed
with Revenue Office personnel under the direction of J. Kenneth
Mccloskey, Collection Manager. The Revenue Office staff will
be augmented by additional personnel from the Brooklyn District,
as required.
All organizations represented at the Fair, either foreign
or domestic, should use the Internal Revenue Service World's
Fair office for consultation on their tax problems and in processing
of returns. This office is prepared to furnish informational
services on Federal employment, excise and income taxes for exhibitors
and concessionaires (Foreign and Domestic) and their employees.
The varied types of Revenue forms and how they apply to organizations
or individual taxpayers are available, as well as instructions
on the data requested on them.
All exhibitors and concessionaires on the fairgrounds can
expect a personal visit from Revenue Officers at their site location.
All Fair representatives are invited to contact the Internal
Revenue Service World's Fair Office. Personal visits may be made
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
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- SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation
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SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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EMPLOYMENT
The New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation will operate
with a small permanent staff. There are presently no vacancies
and the opportunities for employment are limited. Interviews
are arranged by appointment only when an opening exists. Part-time,
summer, or temporary help will not be utilized.
The exhibitors and concessionaires will engage the personnel
required to operate their pavilions and facilities. Applications
for such employment should be made directly to the exhibitors
and concessionaires.
Guides, Bus Drivers, Tractor Train Operators, Conductors,
Telephone Information Clerks and Information Booth Attendants
at the Fair will be furnished by Greyhound At The World's Fair,
Inc. Minimum age requirements for applicants is 18 years. No
applications will be accepted from people wanting only summer
employment. Fluency in at least one language in addition to English
is required for Guides. For further information, write
to Greyhound At The World's Fair, Inc., World's Fair, New York
11380.
The New York World's Fair Division of Pinkerton's, Inc., will
staff the World's Fair Police, Admissions (Female cashiers and
ticket sellers and male ushers and ticket takers), Parking (Traffic
control and toll collector). Applications may be obtained by
writing to: Pinkerton's, Inc., New York World's Fair Division,
Identity Building, World's Fair, New York 11380. Interviews are
by appointment only.
Allied Maintenance
Corporation will provide Maintenance and Utility Personnel.
For applications, write to: Allied Maintenance Corporation, Maintenance
Headquarters Bldg., World's Fair, New York 11380.
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- SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation
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SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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ATTENDANCE
TOTAL ADMISSIONS - PERCENT BY REGIONS: |
30% |
NEW YORK CITY |
25% |
WITHIN 50 MILES |
18% |
100 - 250 MILES |
10% |
50 - 100 MILES |
7% |
250 - 500 MILES |
5% |
500 - 1000 MILES* |
3% |
OVER 1000 MILES* |
2% |
FOREIGN |
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* Includes Eastern Canada |
70,000,000 TOTAL ADMISSIONS |
40,000,000 in 1964 |
30,000,000 in 1965 |
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Estimate prepared by
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COMPTROLLER
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AND
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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
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with the cooperation of
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ANDREWS AND CLARK
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- SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation
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SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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ADMISSIONS
(Trucking)
NORMAL DELIVERIES |
Normal deliveries will be made between midnight and 8:00 a.m.
No deliveries will be permitted except in trucks and station
wagons.
No entries will be permitted after 8:00 a.m. and all vehicles
must leave the site by 8:30 a.m. Speed of all vehicles
within the site is 15 miles per hour.
The Fowler-Avery Avenue Gate is the only operational
truck gate between 9:00 a.m. and midnight. The Fowler-Avery
Avenue, Rodman Street, Corona Avenue and 111th Street truck
gates are operational between midnight and 8:00 a.m.
Emergency vehicles and vehicles on emergency utility service
are permitted to use all appropriate entrances.
Violation of the above will be cause for revoking entry permits.
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EMERGENCY DELIVERIES |
Emergency Deliveries may be made between 9:00 a.m. and midnight
only at the Fowler-Avery Avenue Service Gate. The
charge for emergency delivery vehicles to enter the Fowler-Avery
Gate is $5.00 for each entry. Deliveries from outside the
site during hours of public operation will be permitted only
in actual emergencies as determined by the Director of Security.
Deliveries will be made into Rentar Fair Corporation Area only.
Rentar Fair Corporation will telephone the consignee before
taking any action. The consignee may send a messenger to carry
the material to his exhibit. If the delivery is handled by Rentar
Fair Corporation, no charge will be made for this service. Packages
not exceeding 50 pounds in weight and not more than 36 inches
in any dimension may be hand-carried through any gate using a
bona fide pass or a $2.50 admission ticket.
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DELIVERY PERMITS |
Monthly Permit (midnight to 8:00 a.m. only) obtainable
from the Office of Truck Delivery Operation Unit located at the
Fowler-Avery Avenue Gate, World's Fair, New York, 11380, WF4-7623.
$5.00 per vehicle.
Single Entry Permit (midnight to 8:00 a.m. only) obtainable
at Fowler-Avery Avenue Gate: Good for single entry only. $1.00
per vehicle.
Emergency Entry Permit (9:00 a.m. to midnight) obtainable
at Fowler-Avery Avenue Gate: Good for single entry only. $5.00
per vehicle.
Single Entry Permits and Emergency Entry Permits will be surrendered
at Exit Gates.
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AUTOMOBILE AND COURTESY VEHICLES OF ALL TYPES |
Private cars, motorcycles and taxis are not permitted on the
site. All such vehicles found on the site will be towed off the
site.
All Construction equipment and Engineers and Construction
supervisor's vehicles will enter and exit only between midnight
and 8:00 a.m. at the Rodman Street Truck Gate (#7A). These vehicles
must be off the site by 8:30 a.m.
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SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation |
SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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ADMISSIONS
(Passes)
WITH PICTURES
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Application should be made to the World's Fair Identification
Department. World's Fair Service Building, WF4-5364.
- Participants' Employees identification admission cards will
be issued by the Security Division to those accredit representatives,
agents and employees of Participants whose duties or responsibilities
require their continuous presence at the projects. the holders
of such cards will be accorded free admission to the grounds,
subject to such restrictions as may from time to time be prescribed
by the Fair Corporation.
- Form Applications for Participants' Employees identification
cards, accompanied by detailed instructions, were sent to Participants
by Director of Maintenance and Security in advance of the opening
date of the Fair. Applications were submitted in duplicate in
ample time to allow for approval, for the photographing of the
subjects and for the preparation and issuance of the identification
cards.
- The Fair Corporation reserves the right to reject any applications
for identification cards or to cancel any outstanding identification
card at any time for any reason satisfactory to the Fair Corporation.
- A charge of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) will be made for each
identification card issued to cover the cost of photograph, etc.
If at any time a pass is lost by an employee of a participant,
there will be a replacement charge of $15.00 for a new pass.
Upon the termination of employment of any accredited representative,
agent or employee, participants shall immediately notify the
World's fair Identification Department of such termination and
the pass shall be returned to the Fair Corporation for cancellation
or a charge of $15.00 will be made.
Participants must return all passes requested by the Fair
Corporation within five days after such a request is made by
the Fair Corporation. There will be a charge of $15.00 for each
pass not returned.
The Fair Corporation Reserves the right to make regular payroll
audits of the Participants' records in order that it may maintain
at all times a correct list of accredited employees.
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WHITE PASSES |
All employees of the Fair Corporation, Pinkerton's, Allied Maintenance,
etc., assigned to Fair Corporation Work. |
SALMON PASSES |
Employees of exhibitors and concessionaires and the exhibitor's
division of Pinkerton's, Allied Maintenance, etc. |
TAN PASSES |
All repairmen permanently assigned on the site for servicing
of equipment or installations used by the Fair Corporation or
participants. |
WITHOUT PICTURES
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Application should be made to the Pass Control Office, Administration
Building, WF4-8424. |
BLUE PASSES |
Pavilion Managers, police, working representatives of federal,
state and city departments, etc. |
GOLD PASSES |
The two top executives of all firms having leases or contracts
with the Fair Corporation, state or federal officials as prescribed.
Top executives of the Fair Corporation, etc. |
DAY PASSES
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Day passes will be issued by the Pass Control Office located
in Room 128 of the Administration Building, WF4-8424. Request
for day passes may be made directly to the Pass Office or through
the appropriate department of the World's Fair Corporation.
- Requests for day passes are made by submitting a "Day
Pass Application."
- In order to avoid delay in issuance of passes, requests should
be submitted twenty or more days in advance.
- Passes will not be issued more than fourteen (14) days in
advance.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- A separate day pass application should be submitted for each
date for which passes are requested.
- No more than two (2) officials may be designated by a pavilion
to sign the Day Pass Application form.
- The number of passes requested on the "Day Pass Application"
should be inserted as per the following example - twelve (12).
- Names of individuals who are to receive day passes should
be furnished on a supplemental list.
- All unused day passes should be returned to the Pass Control
Office not more than one day after date stamped on pass.
- Violation of pass privilege will result in loss of such privilege.
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THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS ARE AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR
DAY PASSES |
- Performers whether hired by the Fair Corporation or by Participants
- Visiting VIP's when invited by the Fair Corporation
and on request of the Protocol Division - names to be listed.
- Deliveries (small packages), or messengers.
- Repairmen for temporary needs.
- Volunteer workers of religious pavilions, Masons, UNICEF
and the Women's Advisory Council.
- Construction workers. Requests should be made to Mr. Joe
Myers, Director of Plans, WF4-2258.
- Others as approved by the Director of Passes.
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SOURCE: Operations Manual,
NY World's Fair Corporation |
SOURCE: Photography
by Max Mordecai
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- SOURCE: All Photographs
presented courtesy Glen Mordecai collection (unless otherwise
indicated) and are
- © Copyright 2005
Glen Mordecai, All Rights Reserved
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