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Elgin Watch Building at Worlds Fair. ca. 1939, New York, New York USA, Features of the Elgin Watch Building at the New York Worlds Fair include a fully equipped astronomical observatory and watch museum. Theres an exhibit of technical achievements in watchmaking. Americas most modern watches are also displayed. P. S. I ve just heard how time is taken from the stars. Its exciting. Take my advice and make the Elgin Watch Building the starting point for all your Worlds Fair sightseeing. Its so conveniently located
Filename: 918_11_LW002970.jpg
Size: 4844 x 3106 (8.8MB)
Date: 26th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Elgin Watch Building at Worlds Fair. ca. 1939, New York, New York USA, Features of the Elgin Watch Building at the New York Worlds Fair include a fully equipped astronomical observatory and watch museum. Theres an exhibit of technical achievements in watchmaking. Americas most modern watches are also displayed. P. S. I ve just heard how time is taken from the stars. Its exciting. Take my advice and make the Elgin Watch Building the starting point for all your Worlds Fair sightseeing. Its so conveniently located
Elgin Watch Building at Worlds Fair. ca. 1939, New York, New York USA, Features of the Elgin Watch Building at the New York Worlds Fair include a fully equipped astronomical observatory and watch museum. Theres an exhibit of technical achievements in watchmaking. Americas most modern watches are also displayed. P.S. I ve just heard how time is taken from the stars. Its exciting. Take my advice and make the Elgin Watch Building the starting point for all your Worlds Fair sightseeing. Its so conveniently located
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the grandeur of the 1939 New York Worlds Fair, where the Elgin Watch Building stood as a beacon of innovation and elegance. The building itself was an architectural marvel, boasting a fully equipped astronomical observatory and watch museum that left visitors in awe. Inside, one could explore an exhibit showcasing the remarkable technical achievements in watchmaking, revealing the intricate craftsmanship behind these timekeeping wonders. Amongst them were America's most modern watches proudly displayed, representing the pinnacle of precision and style. What truly fascinated onlookers was learning how time is derived from celestial bodies. Excitement filled the air as whispers spread about this cosmic connection between stars and our daily lives. It was a revelation that added another layer of wonder to this already enchanting experience. For those embarking on their Worlds Fair adventure, wise advice suggested making the Elgin Watch Building their starting point for sightseeing. Its convenient location ensured easy access to all other attractions within this sprawling event. As we gaze upon this historical image today, we are transported back to a time when ingenuity met beauty at every corner of the New York Worlds Fair. The Elgin Watch Building remains an iconic symbol of human achievement and serves as a reminder that even amidst progress, there will always be something magical about capturing moments in time.
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