About Our Organization and World's Fairs
Since the first world's fair held in London in 1851, in a building called the Crystal Palace, these events have played an important role in society.Also known as International Expositions, world expositions or expo's; such as Montreal's Expo '67, many inventions have been introduced to the public at these fairs. Movies, Television, the Ferris Wheel, Ice Cream Cones, Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy and the Picture Post Card are just a few of the things that were born at an International Exposition.In addition world's fairs have offered hope of a better future by showing how things can be done differently. Examples are this year's Zaragoza Expo 2008 having a focus on the environment and the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair which inspired people with its' theme, "The World of Tomorrow."The World's Fair Preservation Society has a mission and goal of preserving this fun and incredible history. We also promote current and future world's fairs. We hope one day to have a full-fledged museum that can bring this history to the public.Welcome to our site!
Randy Richter
Founder and Co-President
David Elliston
Co-President
Pictured above: Visitors at the 1939-1940 Golden Gate International Exposition walking towards the fair's theme building, the Tower Of The Sun.
Welcome to the Fair . . .
& the World's Fair Preservation Society!
London's Crystal Palace, 1851
