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The “kiddie wash”, resembling a car wash, was where children and adults could take a break and cool off.
Photo credit: Joshua Mann Pailet
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The fair’s theme, “The World of Rivers: Fresh Water as a Source of Life,” was emphasized at the City Gate by the buxom papier-mâché mermaids which caused quite a stir.
Photo credit: Debbie Linde
“Oh, Yeah! I used to go over by the mermaids and take pictures with the mermaids. That was my favorite thing. Take a picture with the mermaids. Sometimes I pretended that I was kissing them”.
– Deacon John Moore, New Orleans musician |
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The Ligget & Myers Quality Seal Amphitheatre was the setting for peformances by many national and local entertainers.
Photo credit: Joshua Mann Pailet |
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The Vatican Pavilion is now the site of a Holiday Inn.
Photo credit: Joshua Mann Pailet |
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The monorail circled the Exposition counterclockwise and reached speeds of 10 miles per hour.
Photo credit: Louisiana World Exposition |
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Designed to cover power lines, the Wonderwall was always full of surprises.
Photo credit: Joshua Mann Pailet
“So it was a diversionary tactic. But it was marvelous because of, kind of like exploring caves or something. There were jugglers and mimes tucked in there. There were little souvenir shops, little places to sit and rest. There were some fountains that were really soothing”.
– Karin Giger |
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Seymour D. Fair was the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition’s official mascot.
Photo credit: Mark Romig |
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Seymour took care of all official greetings, including the visit of First Lady Barbara Bush.
Photo credit: Mark Romig |
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Daily performances of Pinocchio and other entertainment at the Italian Village made this spot one of the World's Fair's most popular attractions.
Photo credit: Joseph Maselli
“That was where I used to sneak Pizza all the time because you know parents are always concerned about what you eat and didn’t want you to eat fast food. But that was good times for me. I remember the atmosphere was very close and family like. Always saw people I knew”.
– Faith Dawson |
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The First US Space Shuttle Enterprise was 122 feet long, 565 feet high, weighed 75 tons and had a wingspan of 78 feet.
Photo credit: Mark Romig |
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The monorail afford visitors a convenient way to cover the Fair's 80 plus acres. |
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"Old Man River" and river gods graced the Bridge gate of the 1984 World's Fair.
Photo credit: Joshua Mann Pailet |
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Inspired by the Aquacade at the 1939 New York World's Fair, the 1984 Fair featured daily performances of synchonized swimming and high diving.
Photo credit: Mitchel Osborne |
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Nightly fireworks could be seen across the 83 acres of the world’s fair.
Photo credit: Mitchel Osborne |
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