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Hey guys... I am a professor of music doing research into Peter J. Wilhousky. He was a choral director. He conducted the NY Civil Service Choir for the 1939 World's Fair. Does anyone have an information on him and his connection to the WF? He might have prepared choirs for other WF events as well. I know there is a postcard with a man conducting in front of a very large audience. Does anyone know who that conductor is in that postcard? Thanks for any and all info.
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Yup, rode it a few times!
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Don't forget the moving sidewalk, also in Satellite City.
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It sure looks beat up - I wonder where it's been all these years. Maybe a candidate for a Smithsonian-type restoration (using authentic materials, but not restoring the function) as opposed to a TV/technology collector, who would typically like to restore it to operation. One went for $21,433.67 in January 2013 http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=8649.0
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Yup, not gonna even try!
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I'll bet the bidding on this will make the three thousand dollar Expo flag look like chump change
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Want a REALLY special souvenir? Well, I'm not 100% sure this came from the 1964 NY Fair, but that was by far the biggest use of them. In any event it's a truly rare item indeed. https://news.justcollecting.com/worlds-first-picturephone-bonhams-auction/ In case you want to bid: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25259/lot/2056/ And if you want the later set - a pair so you can call someone - https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25259/lot/2057/...
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Want Your Own Unisphere?: Well Here You Go
Bill Cotter replied to sunguar's topic in Collecting the Fair
The guy had enjoyed the Fair as a kid (sound familiar?) and decided to hold a birthday party. No clue as to post-event negotiations. -
An early 10-button pay phone
Bill Cotter replied to Bill Cotter's topic in 1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
One showed up on eBay. The would-be buyer had been blocked from bidding due to a prior dispute with the seller, so I bought it and reshipped it to Canada. I would keep looking there, plus search Craiglist for Montreal if it exists. -
Want Your Own Unisphere?: Well Here You Go
sunguar replied to sunguar's topic in Collecting the Fair
I still regret not going to the Eastern States Exhibition when you were there (it's right in my backyard). Unfortunately, I didn't know of Bill Cotter or this forum until earlier this year. What possessed someone in Mass to commission a Unisphere, when New York really didn't do much to honor the 1964-1965 Fair? I take it the museum on site didn't want it? -
Do you know where to find an Expo flag, Bill? I mean other than the 3K version.
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Want Your Own Unisphere?: Well Here You Go
Bill Cotter replied to sunguar's topic in Collecting the Fair
Yes, Michael (last name escapes me this moment) had it made for that event. That's him in the hat with his hand on it in one shot. -
Want Your Own Unisphere?: Well Here You Go
sunguar replied to sunguar's topic in Collecting the Fair
Was he the one who had it commissioned? -
Want Your Own Unisphere?: Well Here You Go
Bill Cotter replied to sunguar's topic in Collecting the Fair
It was shown at the Big E fair in Springfield, MA as part of a 50th anniversary salute to the Fair. They flew me in to talk about the Fair. The guy had a stunning collection. -
Just listed on eBay. Your very own Unisphere--- https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-NEW-YORK-WORLDS-UNISPHERE-REPLICA-COMMISSIONED-FOR-50TH-RETROSPECTIVE/283374866992?hash=item41fa755230:g:dvkAAOSwhEhcCZ4b:rk:29:pf:0 I wonder whose exact anniversary it was commissioned for in 2014? What a bargain.
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Can anyone identify this sculpture?
expoboy replied to Bill Cotter's topic in 1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
Judging by the Expo Express elevated track and lagoon in the background, it appears to be next to the West Germany Pavilion. -
Ah, that makes all the difference. I couldn't quite orientate where that was at Freedomland. The giant UFO was quite impressive.
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Two different exhibits. The one I posted was a simulated blockhouse at Freedomland, not the Braniff UFO.
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Too true, Jim.
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An early 10-button pay phone
Bill Cotter replied to Bill Cotter's topic in 1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
I helped someone get one last year and I think it was around $300 -
I saw it and wish I could get one but 3 grand is ludicrous. That's a $500 price drop, however. It was 3,500 bucks two days ago.
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Can anyone identify this sculpture?
speedwell replied to Bill Cotter's topic in 1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
Canada seems to have a thing for one-eyed creatures -
An early 10-button pay phone
Bill Cotter replied to Bill Cotter's topic in 1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
Good luck with that!! -
An early 10-button pay phone
annabelle replied to Bill Cotter's topic in 1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
Have you noticed the EXPO 67 flag on e-bay? They're asking $3000.00 -
Now where did we park?
Bill Cotter replied to Bill Cotter's topic in 1967, Montreal, Canada - Expo 67
I believe a sign did show up about a year ago. I don't recall how much it sold for.
