1984 New Orleans World'S Fair, The, LA
1984 New Orleans World'S Fair, The, LA (IMG) (Images of America) Bill Cotter,
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738568562
DDC: 976
Edition: Paperback; 2008-12-31
Summary:
In 1984, the city of New Orleans hosted the last worldÂ’s fair held
in the United States. Conceived as part of an ambitious effort to
revitalize a dilapidated section of the city and establish New
Orleans as a year-round tourist destination, it took more than 12
years of political intrigue and design changes before the gates
finally opened. Stretching 84 acres along the Mississippi River, the
fair entertained more than seven million guests with a colorful
collection of pavilions, rides, and restaurants during its six-month
run. While most worldÂ’s fairs lose money, the 1984 New Orleans
WorldÂ’s Fair had the dubious distinction of going bankrupt and
almost closing early. However, the $350-million investment did
succeed in bringing new life to the area, which is now home to the
cityÂ’s convention center and a bustling arts district.
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