J. Anthony Panuch Speaks to Prospective Exhibitors for the 1964 New York World's Fair

Robert Moses, President of the organizing corporation for the 1964 World's Fair, begins this meeting for potential exhibitors. He makes a few announcements about the shortage of space for industrial exhibits, planning for the park in Flushing Meadows, the Van Wyck Expressway expansion and other civic improvements that will be made with funds provided by the City of New York. The height restriction of industrial buildings in the area will be raised to 80 feet.

Thomas J. Deegan, Chairman of the Executive Committee, reflects on efforts to win the bid for the fair for New York, the estimated six billion dollars that it will generate, and the "blessing" of Robert Moses "calling the shots."

Chairman of Finance John J . Hones and Executive Vice President William E. Potter express their confidence in Robert Moses to organize the fair successfully and make a return on invested funds.

Next, Assistant Chairman J. Anthony Panuch outlines the goals of the Fair, the application process, and criteria for rented exhibit space. The fair will have two sections: Industry and Transportation. A layout map has been awarded, and he expects the finished map will be ready in early September. He answers a few questions from the attendees.

"We will produce commerce; we will provide commerce and industry with the biggest and most fascinating showcase conceived and constructed by the imagination and the hands of man".

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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