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Postcards of America: The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair - 15 Historic Postcards
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The Great Hall - The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair PublicThe monorail winds its way through the cavernous interior of the Great Hall. The square structure in the center of the picture was the largest souvenir stand at the fair, and next to it is one end ...
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International Riverfront - The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair PublicThe southern end of the International Riverfront area is seen from the MART ride. A variety of vessels were moored here at different times during the fair, many offering free tours. The riverboat a...
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International Riverfront - The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair PublicThe northern end of the International Riverfront, with the Liggett and Myers Quality Seal Amphitheatre dominating the view. The China Pavilion to the right of the amphitheater marked the end of the...
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The Wonderwall - The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair PublicStretching down the middle of South Front Street, which is now known as Convention Center Boulevard, this section of the Wonderwall was large enough to house a radio station, which was located in t...
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Three Domes - The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair PublicTree Domes, a grove of metallic trees that stood 40 feet high with a span of 63 feet, was intended to inspire memories of shaded city streets, something that didn't exist at the fair.
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City Gate - The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair PublicThe first view most visitors had of the fair was the fanciful City Gate. The 51-foot-high gate is perhaps the most remembered image of the fair and was featured in much of the fair's promotional ma...
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