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Music Hall, New York World’s Fair
Source: NY Public LibraryMusic Hall / Music Building at the fair, described on a postcard as follows:
“The Music Building is modern and functional in design: of fireproof construction, and is equipped with the latest...

Music Hall, New York World’s Fair
Source: NY Public Library

Music Hall / Music Building at the fair, described on a postcard as follows:

The Music Building is modern and functional in design: of fireproof construction, and is equipped with the latest stage mechanisms and appliances. The auditorium is egg-shaped, without balconies or interior columns, and thus affords perfect vision. The square end of the building which rises to a height of 80 feet houses a magnificent stage from which many impressive musical presentations will be given.

The postcard (different art on the end):

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A look inside, which included an “egg-shaped” auditorium:

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“Europa” by Gleb Derujinsky, New York World’s Fair
Source: NY Public Library

Rather over-the-top sculpture by Russian artist Gleb Derujinsky, father of famous fashion photographer Gleb Derujinsky.  These look like construction photos and imagine during the fair the basin would be filled with water, with the dolphins flying over it. 

Here’s a photo of the model for the sculpture:

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And close-up of… Europa’s behind:

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