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Proposed Sports and Recreation Area, Wisconsin Pavilion

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Architect's rendering of a sports and recreation exhibit area at the Wisconsin pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair. A man at right is shown fishing in a pool in the foreground of the drawing. The truck carrying the World's Largest Cheese is depicted at left. Several people are shown milling about the area looking at gun displays, a canoe, mounted fish, and other recreation exhibits.

Date Created:
May 1, 1964
Creator:
Steinmann, John W.

Publication Information

Creator
Steinmann, John W.
Date Created
May 1, 1964

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
92 x 61 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Series 1879, box 2, folder 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013QGS
Legacy ID
WHi 107288

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