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First Season Success Fair Closes Up For The Winter
New York World’s Fair ends its first season as a $1 billion event with strong visitor interest and significant revenue. Officials report $35 million from advance tickets and a projected surplus upon closure, while attendance may fall short of goals. Many pavilions drew large crowds though some exhibits failed, prompting upgrades and more entertainment to boost business. States like New York, Florida, Illinois, New England, and Wisconsin posted standout visitor interest.
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NEW York
Mile Square Fair
Robert Moses
New York State
Royal W. Ryan
World of Foods
Mike Todd Jr
America
Texas Pavilion
Dick Button
Lake Amusement
General Motors
DuPont
Eastsman Kodak
Parker Pen
RCA
Tower of Light
Amon
Florida
Illinois
New England
Wisconsin