World's Fair Corporation - Executive Committee Meeting Reports - 09-26-1963

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World's Fair Corporation:

Executive Committee Meeting Reports (21)

Sep 26,1963

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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT FLUSHING MEADOW PARK

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209 DAYS TO OPENrnG OF FAIR

AGENDA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETlliG

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

SEPTEM:BER 26, 1963 .

9:00 A. M.

Thomas J. Deegan7 Jr. -Presiding·

ROBERT MOSES PRESIDENT

~:ENDA ITEM 1. Approval of minutes

Agenda Item 2(1) Executive Committee Meeting- July 157 1963 (Laid over· at last meeting) and Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting-August 157 1963

AGENDA ITEM: 2. Financial status Mr. Spargo

a. Financial report - (See reference memorandum)

b. Status of Fair Financing Mr. Spargo

1. Ratification Amendatory Agreement No.4 9-3-63

c. Policy on Passes Mr. Moses - (See reference memorandum)

.£. Report - Advance Ticket Sales Mr. Deegan

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~ENDA ITEM 3. Additions to staff- Report Item (See reference memoranda)

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a. Hugo A. Seiler Director - Television Operations Effective - September 1, 1963

.!?: Josephine Nelson T. V. Coordinator - Communications Effective - August 19; 1963

~GENDA ITErvi 4. Industrial Section

§.Ratification of executed agreements

1. The Chunky Corporation 8-22-63

2. American Express Company Letter Agreement 8-22-63 . (Exhibit)

3. General Cigar Company, Inc. Amendment 8-23-63 (Smoke ring machine)

4. World of Food, Inc. Amendment No. 2 9-9-63

5. Others

£. Status report (See reference memorandum)

1. Claroil Letter of Intent

J AGENDA ITEM 5. Transportation Section

~·Authorization requested

1. Goodell Transportation Exhibit and Concession (See reference memorandum)

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Mr. Moses

?vlr.Stone

Mr. Stone

Mr. Tozzoli

More •.••

0status report {See reference memorandum)

~ Hall, of Science

~/Terrace Club

Mr.Tozzoli

Va. Opening date &J/ t ..----~ ~b. Membership 1 {7(.

t"\ .,.., vf·. Appointment of Manager 'fv Y ,

L/d: Liquor license ~~{fill / v.. Parking area

V ~_GENDA ITElVI 6. International Section

!!:· Ratification of executed agreements

1. Robert Straile Company, Inc. {Belgium Village) . 9-10-63

2. Republic of Guinea Amendment No. 1 7-11-63

3 .. Hashemite Kingdon of Jordan Amendment No. 2 7-24-63

4. Christian Life Convention Sermons from Science Amendment No. 1 8-13-63

5. Argentina Pavilion Comarg S. A. Revised contract 5-23-63 Amendment 9-16-63

6. Polynesian Trading Society Amendment No. 1 (Additional space)

7. United States of Mexico Amendment No. 1

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v:f'/ I ~ 8. Le Pare Francais, Ltd. ~~/'\1 (Restaurant) · Termination 8-28-63

~·Others

a. African Pavilion

b. Amendment to Exhibitions de France, Inc.

b. Report on status of various contracts

~ 1. Columbian Coff.ee Growers

~ 2. Kuwait

3. Others I

1. Status report - (See reference memorandu:in)

Italy

0a'ENDA ITEM 7. United States Pavilion /

VfiGENDA ITEIVI 8. State Area

a. Ratification of executed agreements

1. Montana Territorial Centennial Commission 9-3-63

2. Others

b. Status report - (See reference memorandum)

~.Illinois-Disney negotiations

2. New Jersey Exhibit accident

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Gov. Poletti

Gov. Poletti

Gov. Poletti

Gen. Potter

Gen. Potter

Gen. Potter

~GENDA ITEM 9. Concessions, Operations and Special Ex:hibits

!· Ratification of executed agreements

1. Atomedic Research Center-Hospital

a. Letter agreement 8-26-63

2. Queens Transit Corporation

a. Letter agreement 9-5-63 Bus Service-Parking Lot to Fair

3. Antique Rent-A-Car, Inc. 8-27-63 (Antique auto ride)

4. American Indian .Exposition at the World's Fair, Inc. Assumption and modification of lease assigned by Sage Ventures

8-24-63

5. Russian Orthodox Greek-Catholic Church of America, Inc. 9-19-63

6. Dancing Waters, Inc. Amendment No. 1 7-15-63 {Additional space)

7. Mobile Care at World's Fair, Inc. Letter of termination 9-4-63

8. Flume ride - Kiddyland Angus Wynne

9. Others

b. Status report - (See reference memorandum)

1. Electronic Bulletin Boards

2. World's Fair Band

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Mr. Cons. table

Mr. Constable

£.· Appointment of special policemen

Robert H. Echols John J. McPherson Richard L. Beale, Jr. Albert V. Nethersole Paul G. O'Grady Robert L.Harris

~ENDA ITEM 10. Lake Amusement Area

!· Status report (See reference memorandum)

0'a ENDA ITEM 11. Fair Engineering and Construction

!· Authorization of action with respect to contracts {See reference memorandum)

1. Pyrotechnics-Fountain of the Planets Item No. 2 (operations)

2. Others

.Q. Report- Execution of authorized contracts (See reference memorandum)

1. Service Area Facilities

2. Pyrotechnics for Fountain of the Planets Item 1 (construction)

c. Status of construction - (See reference memorandum)

£!. Status report (See reference memorandum)

1. EXtension to Administration Building

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Mr. Constable

Gen. Potter

Mr.Denny

Gen. Potter

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~GENDA ITEM 12. Department of Parks Engineerinq and Construction

~· Status report (See reference memorandwn)

1. Amendment to Fair-City lease

2. Injunction action against landscaping contract .

AGENDA ITEM 13. Arterial Program

~· Status report (See reference memorandum)

AGENDA ITEM 14. Communications and Public Relations

a. Status report - (See reference memorandum)

1. Controversy re. Anderson isometic map

AGENDA ITEM 15. Other business

AGENDA ITEM 16. Next meeting Executive Committee October , 1963

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Mr. Andrews

Mr.Preusse

Mr.Preusse

Mr.Hodgldss

Mr. Berns

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

FROM AUGUST 18, 1959 TO SEPTEMBER 13, 1963

Receipts: Contributions Proceeds of bank loans (see contra) Proceeds of 6% World's Fair Notes * Rents, licenses, parking and utilities income Admissions - Advance ticket sales Miscellaneous income

Total receipts

Disbursements: Repayment of bank loans (see contra) Construction cost Other pre-Fair expenses

Total disbursements

Cash and deposit balance September 13, 1963

Distribution of balance: Cash

Less - Unremitted withheld taxes Cash in transit from Agents U. S. Treasury Bills, $1,500,000

Principal Amount · Operating and construction deposits

$2,003,007.32 35,454.88

$ 90,100.00 3,000,000.00

26,807,000.00 15,407,742.55

901,224.40 309,035.27

3,000,000.00 16,204,603.21 20,155,414.72

1,967,552.44 33,287.50

1,463,450.00 3! 690,794.35

*Total subscribed $30.061.000

AGENDA ITEM 2a

$46,515,102.22

39,360,017.93 '

$ 7,155,084.29

$ 7! 155,084.29

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FROM:

SUB.JECT:

AGENDA ITEM 3a

MEMORANDUM

·FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

MR. MOSES

ERWIN wiTT

DATEI AJJGUST 22, 1963 .· ,. ... ---~

Stuart Constable recommends that we hire Hugo A.

Seller as a director of television operatit>ns at a salary of

$16,500 per year, starting Septemberl, 1963 .

.Although there is no line for this position in operations'

budget, they have sufficient unused funds to cover the cost.

Your approval is requested.

EW/lk

cc: Mr. S. Constable File

TO: '

FROM:

SUB.JECT:

AGENDA ITIDv! 3b MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD' -·FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

Bill Ber

As provided in the budget, Miss JosephL'"le Nelson {formerly of NBC)

has been employed as coordinator of televisi~~ activi/for a

m!nlmum period of 3 months (working with l;'ffip~~¢~ our

public relations consulf:allts) effective Aut,fu;}lJ63,

This has been processed through the Comptroller and ice

of Operations. . ./ ·

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cc: Miss Ernestine Uaig

AGENDA ITEM 4b·

MEMORANDUM


TO: :Mr. Robert Moses DATE: September 18, 1963

FROM: Mr. Martin Stone

SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- SUMMARY OF SPACE ALLOCATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS.

Tabulated below is the status of space to date in the Industrial .Area under the jurisdiction of this Section. It does not, therefore, include space allocated to concessions or religious exhibits, both under the jurisdiction of Mr. Constable's departm.ert.

Total Rentable Area: 3, 245,696 sq. ft.

Leases Signed

Companies and .Associations

.American Cyanamid Co. (Formica Div.) Bell System Exhibit, The Chunky Corp., The Coca-Cola Company, The CC?ntinental Insurance Company, The E.. I. duPont tle Nemours & Company, The Dynamic Maturity Eastman Kodak Company Electric Po~er & Light Exhibit, Inc. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U. S. Festival of Gas General Cigar Co. , Inc. General Electric Company H L H Fun & Food, Inc. International: Business Machines Corp. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Liebmann Breweries, Inc. (Rheingold) Mastro Pizza, Inc. National CaSh Register Company Parker Pen Company, The Pepsi-Cola Company Radio Corporation of America F. & M. Schaefer Brev.ring Company, The Scott Paper Company Seven-Up Simmons Company Travelers Insurance Companies Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Sq. Ft.

22,700 104,935

6, 000 * 46,314 12,699 46,956 18,378 69,497 47,204 20,000 79,290 15,023 57,930

152, 582 54,038 33,206 49,385 6, 000 *

18,892 10,000 93,696 30,002 45,478 24,992 45,088 10, 931 * 49,487 22,000 *

1, 192,703

MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses

FROM: Mr. Martin Stone

SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- SUMMARY OF SPACE ALLOCATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS.

l;.eases Signed (Continued)

Multiple-Exhibitor Pavilions

Better Living Builcling Hall of Education

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House of Good Taste, Inc., The Pavilion of American Interiors, Inc. World of Food

Sg. Ft.

80,489 50,001 74,160 38,110 50,066

292,826

Total Leases Signed 1, 485, 529

*not including areas given without charge to exhibitors in return for landscaping and maintenance:

Simmons Compa.r,.y- 3, 319 sq. ft. Westinghouse Electric Corporation - 5, 664 sq. ft. Mastro Pizza, Inc. - 4, 000 sq. ft.

INDUSTRIAL SECTION

PROGRESS REPORT (as of September 18, 1963)

I. Since our last Progress Report of August 7, 1963, we have one signed lease to report:

A) THE CffiJNKY CORPORATION- This company signed a lease on August 22, 1963, for 6, 000 square feet, Block 11, Lot 18. · An additional 6, 000 square feet to the rear of the leased lot is to be landscaped and maintained by Chunky.

II. Lease negotiations are in progress among the following companies:

A) ALL-STATE PROPERTIES -All the provisions of a lease for 7, 501 square feet of Block 17, Lot 7, have been agreed upon except for the dates of a construction schedule. It is expected this lease will be signed within a week.

B) AMERICAN EXPRESS - A letter of intent has been signed, and lease negotiations are in the final stages for Block 21, Lot 1, (10, 000 square feet). American Express will display the large model of. the Fair.

C) CLATROL, INC. {BRISTOL-MEYERS) - Lease negotiations are under way for 10,000 square feet, Block 11, fronting on the Pool of Industry. The addition of Clairol now means all land around the Pool is rented.

D) JULIMAR FARM - Lease negotiations have begun for 6, 000 square feet of Block 12 between Better Living and Schaefer for a garderi exhibit with a smalll, 000 square foot kiosk designed by Edward Durell Stone. Edward Durell Stone, Jr. , is the landscape architect for the garden.

m. Favorable progress can be reported in the following situations:

A) MUTUAL OF OMAHA - This company through t.1.e good offices of General Potter has now shown an interest in sponsoring the Assembly Arena. Representatives have visited the Fair and are exploring possibilities.

INDUSTRIAL SECTION

PROGRESS REPORT (as of September 18, 1963)

ill. Favorable Progress (Continued)

B) OPPORTUNITIES U. ·s. A. - Negotiations remain in progress between Mr. Howard Cooper, President, and Restaurant Associates for a joint exhibit.

IV.· Multiple Exhibitors:

A) WORLD OF FOOD - There has been no progress on construction of this project in several weeks. This Friday, September 20th, marks a deadline for a demonstration of financial stability and feasibility of constructions.

The prospects are dim. We have all but given up hope on this exhibit.

The problem now remains to fill this crucial space, located strategically at the main entrance to the Fair.

At Mr. Moses suggestion we are seeking to interest the Aluminum Companies sponsoring a design of an imaginative symbolic tower which was created by the late Walter Derwin Teague.

To date, Kaiser Aluminum has declined. We're pursuing Reynolds and Aluminum Company of America.

AGENDA ITEM 5a(l)

IVIEMORANDUM REFER

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TO DATE ElY

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-~ETURN_~-~ TO: Co~issioner Robert Moses, President, New York World's Fair Co FROM· Hr. Guy F. l'ouoli DATE: September 17, 1963 SUBJECT: GOODELL TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT & CONCESSION

REFERENCE:

COPY TO: Messrs. Constable - Witt - Thornton -Hiss Haig

We have completed negotiations with the Goodell Nonorail Corporation for a combination exhibit and concession in the Transportation Section. This project ,.,auld not in any way» conflict with the AY.F monorail in the LakeAmusement Area.

Goodell will install a static (non-operating) monorail section including two (2) full size monorail cars. They will also provide a subterranean ::ide which will demonstrate a new type of sub,~ay const::uction. In addition, they may include demonstrations of certain other futuristic transportation developments. The Lessee will charge the public $.25 to view this project.

The fina::.:.ial arrangements are as follows:

1) The Lessee will guarantee to the World's Fair, a m~n~mum payment of $80,000 of which $20,000 will be paid upon the signing of the lease. The remaining $60,000 in the three usual payments.

2) T~1e above noted payments shall be applied towards the Lessee 1 s obligation to pay the following percentages of its gross receipts derived from its activities and operations under this agreement.

(a) On all gross receipts up to and ircluding $1,000,000, ten (10(.) per cent of such gross receipts; (b) On a!'l gross receipts in excess of $1,000,000 and up to ar.d including $2,000,000, eleven (11%) per cent of such gross receipts; (c) On all gross receipts in excess of $2,000,000 and up to and including $4,000,000, twelve (12%) per cent of such gross receipts; (d) On all gross receipts in excess of $4,000,000 and up to and including $8,000,000, thirteen (13%) per cent of such gross receipts; (e) On all gross receipts in excess of $8,000»000, fifteen (15%) per cent of such gross receipts.

The Lessee needs about 10,000 sq.ft. of space for this operation. This was the basis of the $80,000 minimum payment. He has agreed, however, to spread the project out physically so as to cover an area totalling 60,000 sq.ft. and assume the obligation of landscaping the entire area to the satisfaction of the Fair Corporation.

I DATE

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Conunissioner Robert Moses - 2 a

Goodell Transp. Exh. & Concession September 17, 1963

Messrs. Constable, Witt and General Potter have approved this negotiation and, with your approval, it will be submitted to the next meeting of the R~ecutive Corrmittce.

AGENDA ITEM: 5b

MEMORANDUM / REFER __ f-!'JOTE.Q___

TO OATE BY~ ~---

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TO: Commissioner Robert Moses, President) New York World's Fair FROM: Guy F. Tozzoli DATE: September 16, 1963 SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION SECTION, WORLD'S FAIR - SUMMARY OF SPACE .ALLOCATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS

REFERENCE:

COPY TO:

Tabulated below is the current status of leases or agreements signed, or under active negotiation in the Transportation Section:

Leases Signed or Participation Agreements Signed

General Motors Ford Motor Company Chrysler Corporation Transportation & Travel Pavilion Greyhound Heliport Sinclair Refining Company U. S. Rubber Company Century Grill International SKF Industries, Inc. Mobile Homes Mfgrs. Assn. Arlington Hat Company Brass Rail Concessions Mobile Care Auto Thrill Show Hall of Science Socony Mobil Oil Co., Inc. Eastern Air Lines, Inc. Stroller Concession Underground World Home Antique Rent-A-Car

Sub total

Leases Under Active Negotiation

Goodell Monorail Co. Child Care Center (Tot Town)

Sub Total

TOTAL

Total Area

Area (S.F.)

367,006 304,998 254,021 112,509 84,643 60,263 34,418 15,000 14,351

7,770 6,000 7,000

64,481 10,000

175,000 203,954 29,988 13,622

6,GOO 36 > 164 50,000

1,857,188

69,856 15,000

84,856

2,000,000 S.F.

1,942,044 S.F.

Commissioner Robert Moses

Antique Rent-A-Car

Goodell Monorail

Child Care Center (Tot :rown)

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LEASE SIGNED

In this reporting period, a lease Has signed with Avis Rent-A-Car, Inc., for an antique car ride on 50,000 sq.ft. across from Ford.

The area will be landscaped ::o simulate a countryside. A \vinding road over bridges, through underpasses and past fountains, will contribute to the over-all ef~ect of a pastoral scene.

This exhibit, featuring models of classic antique cars, differs from most others in that. each operator drives his own vehicle. He is limited, however to staying on the prescribed course.

The Fair will receive a minimum of $50,000 against graduated percentage of gross revenuesa

LEASES Ut\lDER ACTIVE NEGOTIATION

In conjunction with Hr. Constable's office, :•e have been negotiating with the Goodell Monorail Corporation for the installation of a small non-operating sample of monorail construction.

This would not carry any passengers and would, in no way, compete with the AMF monorail in the Lakefunusement Area of the Fair.

Under this lease, the Fair vlill receive a minimL'lll of $80,000 against a graduated per~entage of gross revenues.

Mr. Constable is negotiating with Mr. Frank Blair and his associates for a 15,000-18,000 sq.ft. area across from the Auto Thrill Show, for use as a child care center.

This would be operated in conjunction with several other installations in other sections of the Fair.

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Commissioner Robert Moses - 3 - September 16, 1963

OTHER PROJECTS

Transportation & Travel Pavilion We are monitoring this project on an extremely close basis.

Hall of Science

The foundations are largely completed and steel is scheduled for delivery in October.

Hr. Thatcher's real problem is the fact' that he needs additional leases to serve as a base for the final financing of the building.

He are doing everything we can to help him obtain such leases. !n this regard, we have requested that he be authorized to solicit foreign flag airlines, particularly those t-1here there is no likelihood of their nation being represented at the Fair. Gov. Poletti is cooperating with us on this problem.

The foundations will be completed by Nove~ber and the erection of the superstructure will begin in early December. As soon as the City of New York awards the various subcontracts, W, J. Barney, the major contractor, will submit a final construction schedule.

It will be very difficult to complete this building in time for the opening of the Fair. However, arrangements have been made so that exhibitors will be able to move into the building at least one month before the building is completed,

The exhibitors will submit their preliminary plans early in October with final drawings due shortly after November 1st.

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AGENDAITEIVJ:6c MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S fAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION·~

TO: Mr. Robert Moses DATE: September 18, 1963

FROM: Charles Poletti

suBJEcT: Executive Committee Meeting -- Status of Participants in International Area

There Will be the following International participants:

Countrl Space Contractor Construction

Underway_ Argentina 20,048 sq. ft. yes Austria 21,620 yes yes Belgium 164,811 yes yes Caribbean 33,812 Central America: 9,950 yes yes Costa Rica

El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicar.agua Panama

China, Republic of 24, 529 yes yes Denmark 18,500 yes yes France 53,873 yes yes Greece 25,000 yes yes Guinea 25,353 yes yes Hong Kong 23,394 yes yes India 27,336 yes yes Indonesia 40,000 yes yes Ireland 12,203 yes· yes Israel 14,438 yes yes Japan (JETRO) 49,983 yes yes Japan (JEA) 37,103 yes yes Jordan 13,843 yes yes Korea 23,754 . yes yes Lebanon 10,988 yes yes Malaya 10,007 yes yes Mexico 40,392 yes yes Morocco 10,000 yes Pakistan 10,000 yes yes Philippines 15,000 yes Polynesia 21,300 yes

{Continued)

Sierra. leone 11,496 Spain 78,000 yes yes Sudan 13,923 yes yes Sweden 20,002 yes yes Switzerland 16,499 yes yes Thailand 14,054 yes United Arab Republic 20,000 yes yes Vatican . 52,778 yes yes Venezuela 20,000 yes West Berlin 10,012 yes yes African Pavilion 56,104 yes yes

The following additional participants will have space in the International Area: Construction

Exhibitor Space Contractor Underway

Arlington Hat 10,976 sq. ft. Brass Rail 79,208 yes yes Christian Science 40,109 yes yes Rev. Billy Graham 55,375 yes yes International Plaza 79,477 yes yes Masons 25,114 yes yes Sermons from Science 32,800 yes Strollers 11,010 Swiss Sky Ride 62,910 yes yes The Hall of Free Enterprise 5, 000 yes ye~

,. AGENDA ITEM Bb

MEMORANDUM


TO: MR. ROBERT MOSES DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1963 ~·

FROM:

SUBJECT:

W. E. POTTER

FEDERALANDSTATESAREASTATUSREPORT

A summary of the status of space allocation in the Federal and States Area is as follows:

Agreement Signed

Soace Allocated

*Construction Started

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*United States *Maryland *Missouri *New Jersey *New York State *West Virginia *New England States (6) *Florida

Hollywood-California illinois

*Hawaii Oklahoma

*Alaska Minnesota

*Louisiana *Texas

Montana *Four Concession Areas

Bus Stations

Arkansas Tennessee Oregon New Mexico Wisconsin

196, 349 sq. ft. 35, 951 55, 998 91, 266

129,392 34, 409 81, 518

116, 146 40, 000 55, 540

121, 696 67, 914 32, 277 46, 296

123, 078 46, 969 39, 917 54, 129

2, 400

40, 000 sq. ft. 59, 336 60, 000 41, 288 38, 000

New York City Existing Building

Total Total Federal and States Area

Percentage Rented Percentage Allocated

1, 371,.745 sq. ft.

238, 624 sq. ft. 1, 610, 000 sq. ft. 1, 670, 000 sq. ft.

82% 96%

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

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MEMORANDUM


MR. ROBERT MOSES

W. E. POTTER

DATE: SEPTEMBER. 18, 1963

FEDERAL AND STATES AREA STATUS REPORT

Arkansas

Oregon

New Mexico

Hollywood

Oklahoma

Louisiana

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The Arkansas budget has been set at $500,000 including state funds. Winthrop Rockefeller has visited the Fair to discuss scope and exhibit theme. The exhibit will have three or four small domed structures. The architect has been selected and an organization to raise funds employed. Construction is to start by October 15, 1963.

The State plans an old-fashioned timber carnival on the shore of the Flushing River in Block 8. The signed agreement is expected by September 20. ·

The State plans four small adobe buildings plus a western style restaurant. The exhibitor .is expected to be at the Fai'r with a signed agreement by September 20.

Exhibitor has revised the plan for this display to· a lesser scope within funds available. The exhibit will include several famous movie sets, a restaurant and a citrus exhibit. George Murphy met with General Potter at the Fair on September 18 to discuss necessary changes in the scope and contract.

Governor Bellman visited the Fair for Groundbreaking and planting of a Redbud tree on September 16. The exhibit will be under c · tion by October 15. Oklahoma 1 s exhibit emphasizes water resources and its economic future.

Construction started on September 12. A dedication has been tentatively scheduled for early October. Founctation plans have been submitted and approved by the Fair.

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

MEMORANDUM


MR •. ROBERT MOSES

W. E. POTTER.

CATEI SEPTEMBER-18, 1963

FEDERAL AND STATES AREA STATUS REPORT

New Jersey

Tennessee

Wisconsin

Montana

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Work has been resumed on the exhibit and it is expected that the pavilion will still be ready well in advance of opening date.

· The State has proposed a display including a water ride and a country music show. The final decision is to be made on September 23.

Financing problems have required a reevaluation of the scope of the exhibit. Enthusiasm is high, but the matching dollars are appearing as slowly here as they do on several other exhibits.

The State has increased their scope to include seven railroad cars instead of the four originally planned.

AGENDA IT EM 9b

MEMORANDUM


TO: .'1.0BERT MOSES DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1963

FROM: STUART CONSTABLE

SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT- CONCESSIONS OUTSIDE THE LAKE AREA

TOT TOWNS

Fair Corporation returned the $10,000 check to Matthew M. Gouger on September 4th. ·

We have received an acceptable proposal for this concession from Ike Ridenhour, investment banker, and Frank Blair, Linda and Sam Goodman, who made their original proposal on June 17. Subject to the financial references being satisfactory, an agreement will be drawn for signature.

OFFICIAL TIME AT THE WORLD'S FAffi

A letter agreement permitting Swiss ·Exhibits, Inc. to assign its Official World's Fair Time concession to Watchmakers of Switzerland will be sent to Swiss.Exhibits for signature. Should be signed by September 30th.

ARLINGTON HAT CO.

Counsel has prepared Amendment :/1:1 to lease, .settling location :of Arlington's 6 concession sites, permitting the sale of balloons at the concession sites and cont~ning an acknowledgement by Arlington that certain novelty hat arrangements in other pavilions are acceptable to it. Amendment #1 will bE? submitted to Arlington for signature and we expect signed Amendment by September 30th.

GREYHOUND AT THE WORLD'S FAffi, INC.

Counsel is reviewing drafts ofAgreements submitted by Greyhound covering the licensing of products identified predominenUy wit.~ Grc:·hound. Counsel expects to send drafts of Agreements to the staff for comments and to inform Greyhound of Fair Corporation's comments and decision by ::'aptember 30th.

TEL-0-TRONIC INDUSTRIES, INC. (Automatic Merchants in Washrooms)

Counsel has prepared dr:i:ft of agreement with Tel-0-Tronic Industries, Inc. covering inStallation of vending machines in Fa.il'-operated men's and women's comfort stations. Draft is under review by staff. Expect to submit agreement to Tel-0-Tronic for signature by September 28th.

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964 ·1965 CORPORATION

TO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1963

FROM; STUART CONSTABLE

sUBJECT: STATUS REPORT - LICENSE AGREEMENTS {Estimated Revenue to the Fair over $100, 000}

APPAREL ITEMS

On April 25, 1963, we authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Reliance Manufacturing Company. This license was dependent upon a lease for approximately 30, 000 sq. ft. being signed by Reliance for an exhibit in. the Industrial Area. Subsequently, negotiations with Reliance for the 30,000 sq. ft. exhibit were terminated.

Media is now reviewing the situation to determine if a number of grants should be made in the apparel field. Expect recommendations from Media by 10/15. Media anticipates advances from these licenses will exceed $100, 000.

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MEMORANDUM


iO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1963


suBJECT: STATUS REPORT- LICENSE AGREEMENTS (Estimated Revenue to the Fair less than $100, 000)

WEP.. THER CARDS AND GLOW CARDS

Agreement signed by Shore Studios; Media a..."'ld Fair Corporation on August 21st. Advance payment $10, 000.

PAPER SPECIALTIES {Greeting Cards, Personal Stationery, Gift Vlrap, Calendars and Paintings)

Agreement signed by Banner Printing Products, Inc. , Media and Fair Corporation on August 21st. Advance payment $15,000.

BOXED AND PACKAGED CHOCOLATE CANDIES

Agreement signed by Loft Candy Corporation, Media and Fair Corporation on September lOth. Advance payment $5, CJO.

BOARD GAMES, PLASTIC PUZZLE GAMES, JIGSAW PUZZLES AND HOBBYiaTS

Agreement signed by Milton Bradley Co. , Media and Fair Corporation on September 4th. Advance payment $19, 000.

PHOTO FUN KIT, FLY-BACK PADDLE BOARDS, PLASTIC CffiLDRENIS RINGS AND YO-YOS

. Agreement signed by Lowell Toy Manufacb.u·ing Corp., Media and Fair Corporation on September 6th. Advance payment $7, 500.

MATCH BOOI<..S

We authorized Media to conclude negotiations for tbis non-exclusive license with the following 5 companies: Lion, Universal, Diamond, Match Corporation of America, and .i\merican Match. Agreements with Diamond, Match Corporation of America and Universal have been signed by these firms, Media and Fair Corporation. Media expects America.'Yl Match and Lion to sign agreements by September 30th. No advance payments •

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TO:

FROM:

MEMORANDUM


ROBERT MOSES

STUART CONSTABLE

CATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1963

PAGE 2

SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT - LICENSE AGREEMENTS (cent' d) (Estimated Revenue to the Fair less than $100, 000)

BilL LOONS

This license is being held up pending solution of the Hunt-.. ~lington Hat situation. Arlington Hat is negotiating with Hunt to sell hats in the BLH Fun and Food area. When this negotiation is completed, the balloon license will be awarded to Arlington. Guaranteed minimum royalty to Fair Corporation - $8, 000. Advance payment $2, 667.

CHILDREN~ S LUGGAGE

Media submitted agreement with Hassenfeld, Inc. to Fair Corpo:.~ation for approval on 5/23. Expect signed agreement September 23rd. Advance payment $15, 000.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES {Pencil pouches and pencil cases, autograph albums, etc.) (Amendment to Hassenfeld Bros. , Inc. - Children's Luggage License)

Media submitted draft of agreement to Fair Corporation for approval on May 23rd. Counsel returned agreement to Media for submission to Hassenfeld Bros., Inc. for signature on July 2nd. Expects signed agreement September 23rd. Advance payment $10, 000.

COMIC BOOKS

We authorized Media on July 28th to conclude negotiations with Fawcett Publications, Inc. to produce the World's Fair Comic Book. Media submitted agreement to Fair Corporation for approval on August 26th. Expect signed agreement by October 7th. Advance payment $7, 000.

TOY BA 'IONS AND MUSICAL INSTRIDJIENTS

We authorized Media to conclude negot:.:.tions with The Suburban Toy & Mfg. Co. on May 31st. Media submitted draft of agreement to Fair Corporation for approval on September lOth. Expect signed agreement by October 1st. Advance payment $6, 000.

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TO:

FROM:

MEMORANDUM


ROBERT MOSES

STUART CONSTABLE

DATE:

PAGE 3

SEPTEMBER 18, 1963

suaJECT; STATUS REPORT- LICENSE AGREEMENTS (cont1d) (Estimated Revenue to the Fair less than $100, OOOJ

NIGHT LIGHT

We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. Media submitted a'greement to Fair Corporation for approval on August 16th. Expect signed agreement by October 1st. Advance paymmt $5, 000.

CAMERA

We authorized Media to conclude a license agreement with Eastman Kodak Co. to produce a World's Fair Camera, on June 25th. Media expects to. submit agreement to Fair Corporation for approval on October 1st. Expect signed agreement by October 21st. No advance payment.

WORLD'S FAJR CANDIES EXCLUSIVE OF CHOCOLATE CANDY PRODUCTS

Media submitted agreement with Leader Candies, Inc. to Fair Corporation for approval on September 9th. Expect signed agreement by October 1st. Advance payment $60, 000.

POSTER STAMPS

. At request of Industrial Division, this license is being held in abeyance because the item is a good premium potential for prospective exhibitors: Agreement with Davis, Delaney, Inc. will be finalized as soon as above arrangements are completed. Advance payment $25, 000. ·

WRIST WATCHES

At Governor Poletti 1 s request, it was decided because of the agreement with Swiss Exhibits, Inc., not to award the license for Swiss wristwatches to Aaron Stern, Inc. Media exploring possibility of non-Swiss watches. Media expects to submit recommendation to Fair Corporation by October 1st .

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TO:

FROM:

MEMORANDUM


ROBERT MOSES

STUART :CONSTABLE

DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1963

PAGE 4

suBJECT; STATUS REPORT- LICENSE AGREEMENTS {cont1d) · (Estimated Revenp.e to the Fair less than $100, 000)

COMBS AND BRUSHES Fair Corporation authorized Media to negotiate and conclude

agreement with Cosby Brush and Import Company, Inc. on August 5th. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corporation by October 1st. Expect signed agreement by October 14th. Advance payment $12,000.

MATTRESS TICKING : Fair Corporation authorized Media to conclude negotiations with

Simmons Company on August 26th. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corporation for approval by September 28th. Expect signed agreement by October 14th. No advance payment.

MEMORANDUM


TO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: SEPTEMBER 17~ 1963

FROM: ~)TUART CONSTABLE

SUB.JECT: STATUS REPORT - SPECIAL EXHIBITS

1. MORMON EXEIBIT

Prefabricated stone panels forming the walls of this exhibit are now being erected at the site. Constru~tion is proceeding satisfactorily.

2. PROTESTANT CENTER

Full cost of this exhibit has been guaranteed by the Protestant Council of the City of New York. Steel fabrication has been completed and delivered to the site, Construction is proceeding satisfactorily.

3. THE BILLY GRAHAM EXHIBIT Steel fabrication has been completed and delivery to the site of steel

an? prefabricp.ted wooden sections has begun. Promotion by Dr. Grahan of his exhibit, and the Fair in general, over a 200-station TV networ1-:: has begun. Three million copies of the special leaflet describing the exhibit and the Fair will be completed shortly by the Graham organization and distributed to his adherents. A New York office has been opened especially to handle World's Fair business and a resident manager is now on tile job. The motion picture which will be shown in the theatre has been about 75% completed.

4. MASONIC BROTHERHOOD FOUNDATION

Plans have been completed and submitted to the Fair on schedule. Pile driving has been completed. State and national promotion by tiJ.e Masonic order of advance ticket sales has begun; the Masons expect to place their first 100, 000 ticket order early next month . .

5. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Plans for the Scout eY.hibit area are complete. Construction on tl1is vea:y simple outdoor exhibit has not yet begun.

6. Rrc.JSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Lease ha.S been completed by our legal staff and is being submitted to' the Church for approval.

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lv;EMORANDUM


TO: ROBERT MOSES OATEI SEPTEMBER 17' 1963

FROM: STUART CONSTABLE PAGE 2

suBJECT: STATUS REPORT- SPECIAL EXEIBITS (cont'd)

7. LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD

Lease has been submitted to their counsel. Basic layout of their exhibit has been completed.

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MEMORANDUM


TO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1963


SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT - MEDICAL PROGRAM

1. PERSONNEL

a. Letters have been forwarded to a number of physicians desiring to participate in the medical program of the Fair. Eight have been interviewed and are now being processed by Pinkertons for employment in April 1964.

b. Over '300 applications have been received from registered nurses desiring employment during the Fair. These have been screened and application forms forwarded for completion. Interviews wilfbe started in the near future. No problem should be encountered in obtaining the number required.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

a. Standard operating procedures are being developed for the guidance of the Health Inspectors.

b. A medical disaster plan has been developed and now being coordinated with other interested departments of the Fair, i. e. Fire and Police. This will then be coordinated with the Commissioner of Hospitals, City of New York, to tie into the total disaster plan.

3. HOSPITAL

a. Negotiations are now under w·ay with Turner Construction Company to assemble this hospital when delivered to the Fair site.

MEMORANDUM


TO: ROBERT MOSES OAT£! SEPTEMBER 18, 1963


SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT- CULTURAL PROGRAM

The proposed agreement between Paul Lavalle and the Fair Corporation is still pending.

. Cities Service has decided not to sponsor the official World's Fair Band.

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MEMORANDUM


.ROBERT MOSES DATEt SEPTEMBER 19, 1963 .

FROM, STUART CONSTABLE

su~f:CT: STATUS REPORT - MAINTENANCE & SECUR!TY

A contract for providing electrical power feeders for highway

directional .signs has been signed with L. K. Comstock & Company. These

signs will be located on roadways outside of the Fair grounds.

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AGENDA ITEM: 1 Oa - -.. . .

/ MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD 1S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

TO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: SEPTEMBER 17 3 1963

FROM: SAMUEL I. ROSENMAN

SUBJECT: LAKE AMUSEMENT AREA S'rATUS REPORT

All of the land in•the Lake Amusement Area has been leased. Leases therefor have· been formally executed, w1 th the exception or 100,000 square feet which r~r. Angus G. WYnne, Jr. has agreed to take for his Flume Ride and Kiddyland and for which he has signed a letter of intent therefor. The execution of the lease will take place any day with a few formal changes.

The following is the status of each of the fourteen concessionaires in the Lake Amusement Area.

1. Aerial Ride and Waffle Restaurant - Construction on the site began September 9, 1963 and driving of piles was completed on September 12, 1963. The architect and engineer estimates that •.construction will be completed by January 20, 1964. ··

2. AMF Monorail - Construction began May 29, 1963. All piles have been driven - all foundations have been completed. The exhibitor estimates that all work will be subs..tantially completed to permit the testing of cars, equipment and station operation by February 15, 1964.

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.3.:: American Indian Exposition - Construction work on foundations will beg::tn next weer<. The exhibitor · expects that all structures will be enclosed by February 1, 1964~, ..

4. A1hitheatre, Inc. - \'lork on the stage began June 24, !'9~. Sanaolasting of the front of the building was completed September·3, 1963. Substantially all of the work 1s1expected to be completed by November 15, 1963 With the ex~eption of paint w~rk to be done in the spring.

1: 5. Boat Ride on Meadow Lake - Construction of the

approach to the docks and ~nsta11ation of the two docks will begin October 1, 1963. The exhibitor expects to

SUBJECT: LAKE AMUSEMENT AREA STATUS REPORT PAGE 2

complete construction by November 15, 1963. One of the boats Will be brought to Meadow Lake for testing on or about September 23 1 1963.

6. Chun Kipg Restaurant - Foundations were completed August 31, 1963 and superstructural steel completed September 9, 1963. The builder expects to have all buildings completed by November 15~ 1963.

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1. Continental Circus 1 Inc. - Center ring anchors ·have been concreted. Grandstand steel is ?n the site. Center steel tower is presently being installed. The exhibitor expects to be completed, with the exception of the·erection of the vi~l plastic skin of the build~ 1ng, by November 1, 1963. The vinyl plastic skin can be erected in three days and that work will begin March 15, 1964.

8. Danci~ Waters, Inc. - This invol:ves an air bubble building. Both prelii'riinary and final plans have been submitted and construction on foundations has· beg~n. Piles have been driven. The architect advises that the building can be erected in three days once the slab foundation has been installed.

. . 9. Ja!copter Ride - This lease has been executed

only recent y and final plans are riot due until October 15, 1963. The exhibitor expects to have the asphalt ground:covering installed by October 15, 1963. The exhibitor advises that the two 16-aeat helicopters have been under construction in Canada since the middle of July and will be completed by November 11., 1963.

10.; Pu~pet Theatre - This lease was signed recently. Plans Wille submitted by September 23, 1963 and construction will begin October 14, 1963. The building is a prefabricated type and the builder expects that construction will take fOur weeks for fabrication and three. weeks for erection.

11. Santa Maria - The exhibitor began construction of the vessel in Spain on January 2, 1963. Piles .to anchor the dock were driven July 24, 1963 and the balance of construction on the site began August 1,· 1963. The vessel will be completed in November, shipped to the United .states and brought to the site by December 1, 1963.

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SUBJECT: LAKE AMUSEMENT AREA STATUS REPORT PAGE 3

12. Texas Pavilions and Music Hall - Construction began June lO, 1963. Structural steel completed. The exterior will be completed by October 18, 1963. The roof Will be completed by November 1, 1963. The premises will be ready for rehearsal March 1 ~ 1964 •.

' 13. Wax Museum - Construction began Septembe~ 5~ 1963. Foundations were completed September 11, 1963. The architect expects the building to be erected and enclosed by October 30, 1963. , ·

14. Flume Ride and K1dd~1and - The lease is to be signed. Construction ot: thelurne Ride is now going on in California, to be shipped to . the Fair site and installed.

AGENDA ITEM lla

MEMORANDUM


TO: MR. ROBER!f MOSES oAT£: September 17, 1963

PROM: WILLIAM WHIPPLE, JR.

sua.JECT: Pyrotechnics - Fountain of the Planets Contract No. 15. 14-63-01

'The award of Item No. 1 (Construction) in the amount of $45, 177. 00 Wlder the above contract has already been approved and award made.

Authority is now requested to award Item No~ 2 (Operations) in the amount of $183,878. 40 as compared to the previously approved estimate of $163, 200. It is unlikely that we can better this price as careful advance preparations were made to attract bidders.

Mr. Constable concurs.

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AGENDA ITEM: llb

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S F"AIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

TOI MR. ROBERT MOSES DATE: September 17, 1963

. ,ROMI WILLIAM WHIPPLE, JR.

suaJEcT: Report on Const;ruction Items Previously Approved April 22, 1963 and August 15, 1963

Action as mdicated in attached papers has been taken on the followinq construction items approved at the ExecU.tive Committee . meeting April 22, 1963.

h. Service Area Facilities - Contract No. 6. 3-63-01

{See report below for ~ugust 15th meeting)

~ Information Booths - Contract No. 5.1-63-01

Awarded to Monarch store Fixtures, Inc. on August 23, 1963 in amount of $77,320.35.

Action as mdicated in attached papers has been taken on the following construction items awroved at the Executive Committee meeting Auqust 15, 1963.

1:.. Service Area Facilities - Contract No. 6. 3-63-01 • I

Awarded on September 3, 1963 to Zara Contracting Co. {less electrical work), and T. Frederick Jackson {electrical only), in amounts of $183, 062. 50 and $35, 000 respectively.

£:._ Pyrotechnics for Fountain of Planets - Contract No.15.14-63-0l

Item 1 (construction) of contract awarded.

Request for authority to award Item '2 (operations).

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AGENDA ITEM 11c REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 26, 1963

As previously presented t,....--·-···

RED - action to be taken - WHITE DOT - ground broken YELLOW DOT - action since last meeting.

lNTERNATIONAL

45 Sites selected 44 Leases signed 36 Under construction 40 . Submitted fdt. plans 4 Selected contractors - no work

45 Selected U. S. architects 44 Selected Natiol".al arch. only 0 No architect selected 5 In hands of International staff

INDUSTRIAL

35 Sites selected 35 Leases signed .32 Under construction Q . In hands of Industrial staff

TRANSPORTATION

14 ·Sites selected 14 Leases signed 12 · Under construction · 0 In hands of Transportation staff

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'CONCESSIONS

26 Sites selected 26 leases signed 15 Under construction . 0 In hands. of Concessions staff

FEDERAL AND STATES

27 Sites selected 26 Leases signed 20 Under construction 1 In hands of Federal' & States staff

PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

36 International 32 .Industrial 12 Transportation 15 Concessions 20 Federal & States

115 Total

START OF CONSTRUCTION SlNCE · LAST MEETlNG {22)

STATUS OF ALL EXHIBITS

147 Sites selected 145 Leases signed .

CONSTRUCTION COST TO DATE

$280,000,000

AGENDA ITEM lld

MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses DATE: September 17, 1963

FROM: William Whipple, Jr.

SUBJECT: Design and World's Fair Construction

Your approval is requested of the following report for presentation to the Executive Committee. ·

During the month four construction items were placed under contract by the Park Department- landscaping of open areas; Marina parking area and facilities; fencing of the leased area; and drinking fountains (expected prior to date of meeting). Four World's Fair construction contracts were also awarded - Information Booths; Service Area Facilities; Addition to the Administration Building; and Item 1 (Construction) of the Pyrotechnics project. Award of Item 2 (Fireworks and Servicing- Operations) is pending.

Final plans and specifications have been reviewed for three projectsmT-I.JRR Overpass; Lighting and Flagpoles; Directional and Street Signs; and 3 Comfort Stations and Boy Scout Facilities.

Progress on paving has required extensive coordination during the month. As of 13 September, 79% of the main Fair site has been released for curbs. Curb was in place on 58%, 45% has been released for pav:ing and paving placed on 36%. Curbing is·also started in the Lake Amusement area. Pav:ing of the Lawrence Street parking lot is completed and the Meadow Lake parking lot is 60% completed.

Installation of 1384 street lighting poles procured by the City should be started by the date of the meeting. Street lighting fixtures manufactured under . World's Fair procurement are being assembled in large numbers and will be placed immediately when the lighting poles are ready.

Continued progress is being made on utilities in the Lake Area. Construction progress on the Long Island Expressway has now m-: ,., .. : it possible to start construction of the permanent 20" water main under the over}.i ..... ..,s and to place the electric and communication conduits across the lanes of the Expressway. Gas,

· storm and sanitary sewer systems will be .in service in the lake area by the end of this month and electric facilities, now provided on a temporary basis, will be available in October.

On the Arena {assembly area stadium) foundations were completed and steel superstructure is making good progress. Under the flagpole contract, poles are being erected at the rate of 20 per day. Erection is also well under way on the five towers for lighting the Unisphere.

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TO:

FROM1

SUB.JECT:

MEMORANDUM


Mr. Robert Moses

William Whipple1 Jr.

DATE: September 171 1963

PAGE NO. 2

••• continued. ••• Design and World's Fair Construction

Advisory Engineering memoranda have been issued clarifying the specifications for gas service and stand pipe systems and emphasizing safety requirements, with particular reference to temporary construction structures and to electrical and water system emergencies.

The Construction Permit Office has reviewed plans for 210 structures to be erected at .the site by various participants. There was for a while some delay in processing of electrical plans1 but this has now been overcome, and all reviews are again being made in a reasonable amount of time. As of August 31st, there had been received for the review of plans $110,000. in fees with $15, 000. billings outstanding. On the same date, there had been received $1, 091

1 000. in electric connection charges

and $218,000. in water connection charges and there were outstanding bills for $1,516, 000. for electric charges and $188, 000. for water.

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6.

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9.

10.

11.

ANDREWS 1k CLARK, INC.

N.Y. WORLD'S F Am 1964-1965 CORPORATION

EXECUTNE COMMITTEE MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26, 1963

Status of Park Department Construction Contracts

Basic Roads & Utilities Estimated Completion 100%

Electrical & Communication Conduit§ Estimated Completion 100%

Tide Gate & Dam· Estimated Completion 100%

Relocate g,ueens Botanical Gardens Estimated Completion 99%

Tree Planting - 1st Phase Estimated Completion 100%

Roosevelt Avenue Parking: Field Parking field completed and in use

IR T - LffiR OverQass Law;t:ence Street. Over:gass Estimated Completion 100%

Tree Planting - 2nd Phase Estimated Completion 100%

Ground Cover Planting: & Seeding: Estimated Completion 3%

Second' Stage Roads & Utilities Estimated Completion 63%

Two W~lls in Lake Area Estimated Compibtion 70%

AGENDA ITEM 12a'

C:ty Share

$31 098~ 295

736,090

169,002

296,889

111, 635

455,893

2, 179, 387

138,039

195,615

559,828

117, 830

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ANDREWS 6 CLARK, INC.

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N.Y.' WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETlNG

SEPTEiv.IBER 26, 1963 .


Lake Area Development Estimated Completion 85%

Permanent Park Pools_ Estimated Completion 78%

Second Stage El~s;:trical & CQ:m,;m.unic~tions ~stem§ Estimated Completion 60%

Additional Planting Estimated Completion 6%

Pede§trian Over:gass Entrance Building Estimated Completion 68%

Alterations to Sewage PumQing Stations Estima'tied Completion 50%

Botanical Gs.tdens Administration Buildincr Estimated Completion 100%

Develo:gment of Arboretum Area Estimated Completion 78%

Additional Wells in Lake Area Estimated Completion 54%

Third Stage Roadwa:2:s and Gr~ding: Estimated Completion 33%

Fifth Phase Landsca:ging: Estimated Completion 4%

Bench Units Estimated Completion 1%

Citv Share

$ 279,484

2, 357,282

1, 766,860

136,152

729,978

30, 350

176,231

223,917

137,417

2, 601, 323

301,054

317, 337

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N. Y~ WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

EXECUTIVE COI\/IMITTEE MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26, 1963


24. Light Poles Standards Estimated Completion 65%

25. Marina Parking Field & Utilities Contract awarded Aug. 26 Contractor directed to start work.

26. Drinking Fountains Contract awarded Aug. 26 Contractor directed to start work.

27. Fencing Leased Area Low bid recieved Aug. 19 Contract ready for award upon approval of Mayor1s office.

28. Final Landscaping Contract awarded Aug. 29 Contractor directed to start work

29. Pedestrian Overpass Lighting Contract documents submitted to City agencies for review and approval.

Total

City Share

$

66,800

120,195

671,873

23,000

$18, 451, 879

Septennber 17, 1963

MEMORANDUM TO ARTHUR S. HODGKISS

FROM JOHN T. O'NEILL

Re: Progress Report on Arterial Highway Construction m the Vicinity of the World's Fair

Progress is generally satisfactory except for landscaping preparations and the reconstruction of Jewel Avenue (Contract No. 10- Hendrickson Bros., and Contract No. 13 -Arthur Johnson).

The remaining work on all contracts still requires maximum effort to open the roads to traffic and substantially complete the landscaping during December.

Compliance with the State's overtime directives is generally unsatisfactory. At best, with the exception of MerrittaMt. Vernon, those contractors who are working overtime are only working a 10-hour day instead of a 12-hour day. The State should require strict compliance with directed overtime operations.

Landscaping preparations and cleanup are unsatisfactory, especially on Contract No. 6- (DeLillo), Contract No. 11- (Johnson, Drake & Piper), Contract No. 13 - (Arthur Johnson), Contract No. 14 - (Slattery), and Contract No. 17 .. (Grow, Catapano, Orlando). No overtime is being worked on landscaping preparation although all areas are required to be ready for the landscaping contractors by October 15, 1963.

A tabulation is attached showing the comparative progress of each contract with respect to money payments and elapsed time.

Contracts Nos. 3 & 5 - (Tully_ & DiNapoli) - are approximately two weeks behind schedule in starting paving on Grand Central Parkway. Demolition of old wall, 3611 and 60" water mains and the Union Turnpike bridge are also behind schedule. The contractor is not complying with the State's directives for overtime work. These jobs should be immediately accelerated.

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Contract No. 10::. (Hendrickson Bros.) -This contract is in good shape except for the portion of the 69th Road Bridge and the structure on grade at the VanWyck Expressway interchange. This work should be directed on an overtime basis immediately.

Contract No. 11- (John§.OI'!.t Drake & Piper)- is behind in bolting structural steel, placing reinforcing deck steel and drainage. Landscaping preparations and river channel restoration are seriously behind schedule. All of these items should be directed on an overtime basis immediately. While the contractor has two paving machines only one paving crew is operating. The contractor should be directed to provide two paving crews and the necessary personnel to insure continuous daily concrete operations.

Contract No. 13 - (Arthur Johnson) - is critical and will not be ready for traffic in December. 'I'he contractor is not complying with the State's directive for a 12-hour a day overtime operation. Landscaping preparations are also lagging. All operations of this contract should be placed on a 6-day week, 12-hour day immediately until the work is completed.

JTO:F Attachments

/sL JOHN T. O'NEILL

John T. O'Neill

Septeober 1J, 1963

\70RLD1 S FAIJi ARTF.RJAJ_, HJGHUAY PROGRFS<;

Contract TiDe P~~en~s to r.nte % Monthly Contract Average % Tille Est:inated Estinate Contr~cts ~ Cor.mlete Months Cost * Anrnmt Monthl.v Conpl. Rlfmser1 Ccppl.P.t:i.on Rggn:ire!l

1. GCP D.Q. EA~. - No. Dlvd. 11/8/61 12/31/63 26 $ 9,500,000 $ 8,428,600 $383,000 89 85 12/31/63 ~268,000 2. GCP No. Dlvd.-Keu Gardens 1/ll/62 1.0/30/63 22 9,900,000 7,166,130 409,000 72 91 l/15/64 608,000 3. GCP Ke\1 Gardens - 150th St. 6/14/62 12/31/63 19 5,150,000 3,484,170 232,000 68 79 12/31/63 416,000 5. GOP 150tll St. - 172nd St. 12/1/61 10/30/63 2.3 6,600,000 5,125,190 270,000 78 91 12/31/63 369,000 6. GCP 172ncl St.-Clearvieu 12/3/61 10/30/6.3 23 4,300,000 3,867,000 189,000 90 89 10/30/63 173,000 8. VUE Ke\t Gardens Interchange 12/4/61 12/31/63 25 4,100,000 3,522,061 1.68,000 86 84 12/31./63 145,000

10. V\lE GCP-L.I. ~ressuay 6/11/62 12/15/6.3 18 7,000,000 5,439 ... 348 389.,000 78 78 12/1.5/63 390,000 11. V\JE L.I. Interchange 11/15/61 10/J0/63 24 11,.450,COO 9,496.,237 475,COO 83 92 1.2/31/63 489,000 12. VUE L.I. Exp,-r:l1itestone Exp. 2/28/62 12/1/63 21 11,4CO,OCO 10,909,283 606,000 96 86 12/1/63 164,000 13. VUE Je\!el Ave. 7/19/62 12/1/63 1.6-1/2 2,750,CCO 1,182,255 107,000 43 83 1/31/64 285,000 14. ND GCP - ~-illitestone Exp. 9/5/61 1/1/64 28 19,700,000 17,320,500 722,000 88 89 1/l/64 595,000 15. liE Flushine River Dr. 12/13/61 1/31/64 26 51 2001 000 4,456,550 212,000 86 81 1/31/64 149,000 16. YiE rlhitestone Dr.-FlushinG R. ll/13/61 10/30/63 24 8,500,000 7,326,373 349,000 86 92 11/30/63 391,000 17. CE 73rd Ave.-Hillside Ave. 6/27/61 7/7/63 24-1/2 8,700,000 8,423,488 ** 11/1/63

Refer to ~ap for ~es of contractors and eneineers

* Contract cost ~djusted to probable final estioate ** Substanti~ cooplete except landscapine areas

Septeuber 13, 1963

YJORLD'S FAIR .1\RTF.RTAL HTGHVAY PROGRF .. ]S

Cont.ract_Tme ___ P~vnen1R to rP-te % Monthly Contract Averaee % Tille Esti.Dated Esti.Date

ContrRctl': ~ ConnlP-te Months Cost * .Anmmt Monthlv Connl. ElAnsecl CcnQletion Regu:il"e<1

1. GCP D.Q. ~~. - No. Dlvd. 11/8/61 12/31/6:3 26 $ 9,5CO,OCO $ 8,428,600 $383,000 89 85 12/31/63 ~68,0CO

2. GCP No. Dlvd.-Ken Gardens 1/ll/62 10/30/63 22 9,900,000 7,166,130 409,000 72 91 1/15/64 608,000

.J. GCP Keu Gardens - 150th St • 6/14/62 12/.Jl/63 19 5,150,000 3,484,170 232,000 68 79 12/31/63 416,000

5. GCP 150th st. - 172nd st. 12/1/61 10/30/63 23 6,600,000 5,125,190 270,000 78 91 12/31/63 369,000

6. GCP 1?2nd St.-Clearvieu 12/3/61 10/30/63 23 4,300,000 3,867,000 189,000 90 89 10/30/63 173,000

8. VUE Ke\l Gardens Interchanee 12/4/61 12/31/63 25 4,100,000 3,522,061 168,000 86 84 12/.Jl/63 145,000

10. VUE GCP-L. I. E=q>ressuay 6/11/62 12/15/63 18 7,ooo,ooo 5,4:39,348 389,000 78 78 12/15/63 390,000

11. VUE L.I. Interc~ange ll/15/61 10/J0/63 24 11,450,COO 9,496,237 475,000 83 92 12/31/63 489,000

12. V\"JE L.I. EYp.-r:l1itestone Exp. 2/28/62 12/1/63 21 11,4CO,OCO 10,909,283 606,000 96 86 12/1/6) 164_,000

13. VUE Jeuel Ave. 7/19/62 12/1/63 16-1/2 2,750,CCO 1,182,255 107,000 43 83 1/31/64 285,000

14.ND GCP - rarl.testone Exp. 9/5/61 1/1/64 28 19,700,000 17,320.,500 722,000 88 89 1/1/64 595,000

15. r.'E Fluslrl.ne River Dr. 12/1.3/61 1/31/64 26 5.,200,000 4,456,550 212,000 86 81 1/31/64 149l'OOO

16. UE rn1itestone Lr.-Flushdi1G R. 11/J..J/61 10/.J0/63 24 8,500,000 7.,.326,.373 349.,000 86 92 11/30/63 391,000

17. CE 7.Jrd Ave.-Hillside Ave. 6/27/61 7/7/63 24-l/2 8,700,000 8,42.3,488 ** 11/J/6.3

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September 17, 1963

Arterial Highway Construction Progress in the Vicinity of the World's Fair

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On time. Paving westbound roadway west of 82nd Street. Placing topsoil.

Three months behind schedule. Grading and paving parkway and Long Island Expressway. Preparing approaches and forming deck for remainder of bridge at Roosevelt Avenue. North bridge at City Building ready for steel. Completed demolition of old bridge at Long Island ftxpressway; setting steel. Placing topsoil at south end.

One month behind schedule. Drainage and grading. Setting masonry on Union Turnpike bridge. Excavating for 3611 water main.

Completed,

Two months behind schedule~ Drainage, grading and paving. Installing water mains across parkway. Demolishing abutments of 164th Street bridge.

On time. Paving cross streets. Installing curbs and guide rail. Removing temporary pavement.

Completed.

On time. Drainage and paving on approaches to viaducts.

Completed.

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One month behind schedule. Completed cofferdam. Driving piles and pouring structure at grade, Grading and paving at south end,

Two months behind schedule. Bolting steel and pouring decks on viaduct and ramps. Drainage. Removing old pavement on Long Island Expressway.

One month ahead of schedule, Grading for paving under structure. Fencing right of way. Painting, lighting and sidewalks on viaduct.

Four months behind schedule. Installing utilities and curbs on Jewel Avenue bridgeo Paving service road. Drainage on interchange loops. Driving piles and forming footings on bridge over Van Wyck E:>..-pressway.

One month behind schedule. Erecting steel on bridge to Grand Central Parkway southbound. Poured piers for eastbound Northern Boulevard bridge over parkway and for junction with Flushing River bridge. Repaving Northern Boulevard.

Two months behind schedule. Pouring deck north of river. Building piers and forming deck south of river.

One month behind schedule. Grading and paving expressway at north end and on service roadso Gra<ling and placing topsoil.

Substantially complete~~

September 17, 1963

TRAFFIC SIGN CONTRACTS

Clearview Expressway signs are substantially complete. Fabrication in shop is proceeding on all other contracts.

LANDSCAPING CONTRACTS

There has been no improvement since the last report. 'l'he contractors are reluctant to start until larger areas are available.

The contractor for Grand Central Parkway between BrooklynQueens Expressway and Northern Boulevard is excavating tree pits.

No other contractor is working.

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MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses oATE: September 18, 1963

FRoM: Bill Berns

suBJEcT: Communications and Public Relations Status Report (Consultants-- Thomas Deegan, William Donoghue, J. Walter Thompson)

1. Progress Report 4i9

Date of publication: September 26, 1963. First distribution will be made to the Board of Directors.

2. Fair News

A special Labor Day issue, featuring con,struction on the Fair site, was· distributed to over 9, 000 workers at the Fair, in addition to the regular distribution of 15, 000.

3. New Film

World's Fair Report with Lowell Thomas will be premiered for the Board of Directors on September 26th. After October 1st, the film will be put into distribution in theatres, on television, and through clubs across the country and internationally.

4. Preview Book

Time, Inc. will publish a World's Fair Preview book of 24 pages, which will be available in December. Chet Hunlley and David Brinkley will write individual reports of the Fair. Feature pictures and information for planning trips to the Fair will be included. This will be made avanable for exhibitors to use in promotion activities. Estimated distribution is 3 million.

5. Exhibitor Public Relations Group

The 8th meeting of the Exhibitor Public Relations Group was held at the Fair on September 18th. Representatives of over 100 exhibitors attended.

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Mi-. Robert Moses -2- September 18, 1963

6. Exhibitor Promotion Plans

Some promotional activity now beinq planned by exhibitors include:

a. ) Travelers Insurance Companies

Instituted a large cross-country speaking program, and are utilizing their 50, 000 agents to tell the Fair story and sell tickets.

b. ) Bell System

Actively engaged in giving over 80 speeches pe~ month in New York State. Plan to increase nationally.

c.) Formica

Launched a nation-wide campaign to promote their World's Fair House. Duplicates of the house.will be bullt around the country.

d. ) First National City Bank

Now exhibiting Fair models at the 399 Park Avenue office. This display \Vas moved from the Time, Inc. Exhibit Hall.

Service branch operating at the Fair, for the benefit of exhibitors and the Fair personnel.

e. ) United States Steel

Instituted a newspaper service for the benefit of exhibitors. In addition, they regularly distribute television news clips to over 300 TV stations around the country.

f. ) Simmons Mattress Company

Completed building and held press conference on the site.

g. ) General Electric

Beginning major promotion campaign for their "Progressland" exhibit, utilizing-all of their outlets.

h.) DuPont

Planning a major "World's Fair Look" campaign.

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Mr. Robert Moses -3- September 18, 1963

7. Tie-In Promotion

In addition to the plans and programs of exhibitors, we have worked with hundreds of non-exhibitors in generating tie-in promotion for the Fair valued at over 100 million dollars.

8. Magazine Promotion

We now have specific plans for major coverage of the Fair, prior to opening, from ~ife, Look, Reader's Digest, Time, Saturday Evening Post, Popular Science, and approximately 30 other magazines.

9. Newspaper Supplements

Over fifty newspapers across the coUn.try are planning one or more major World's Fair supplements, including New York Times, New York Daily News, New York World.Telegram & Sun, Los Angeles Times, Detroit Times, and several Chicago papers.

10~ · Fifth Avenue Association

The 300 members of the Fifth Avenue Association will hold "World's Fair . We.ek 11.:from October 21. to 27. On October 24, at their annual luncheon at the Waldorf, the Association will present Mr. Moses with their annual Honor Award. The luncheon will be a Salute to the World's Fair.

11. ·American Society of Travel Agents

ASTA, :the largeSt organization of travel people, will hold tl}eir annual meeting in Mexj_co City in October. General Potter will address this convention, and the Fair will hold two World's Fair Workshops for the 2, 000 delegates.

12. Opening Day Television Show

Plans are proceeding with NBC on thE) Opening Day Television special, which at this time is scheduled for the. evening of Opening Day, for 1-1/2 hours.

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