The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-28

AAASeSA NSAAAkNAAJe &OAAp 70 CAACnC1Cu by an actual elevated highway more than half mile long. Rising upon series of spiral ramps, it is called "The Road of Tomorrow" It is intended to forecast the elevated structures expected to help solve future traffic problems. Tn the building huge turntable, 100 feet in diameter and weighing almost 152 tons, will revolve slowly, show ing visitors the skill required and steps involved in the cycle of auto- mobile production-the transform ing of raw materials into finished cars.
 Head on crashes, somersaults upon somersaults, and other dare devil stunts also will be staged in the transportation section. Some other highlights among the indus trial exhibits are:
 A thriving American farmstead rural life as it exists on farms today-complete with cattle, sheep and chickens and every type of wheeled agricultural implement.
 A model of human eye in the Medical and Health exhibit. This is so large that 1t will permit sev- eral visitors to enter at the same time. The lens, or pupil, of the eye looks upon a busy avenue of the fair. By manipulation of levers within, visitors will be able to view the lively scene as it appears to a nearsighted or farsighted person and to one of normal vision.
 200 Prize Milk Cows
 Two hundred prize milk COWS will be milked mechanically on huge revolving platform twice daily during the fair. The milk will be pasteurized immediately, chilled and bottled, ready for the custom CT within an hour.
 A rocket ship, stimulating actual flight.
 A medicine cabinet, 20 feet high and Is feet wide.
 The House of Jewels, displaying $5,000.000 worth of precious stones.
 An oil well in operation with real oil drillers employing the msot modern equipment of their trade.
 Glass-blowing, an intricate art. demonstrated by master blowers before furnace heating the mott en glass to 2,500 degrees.
 Many colorful streets and ave- nues invite the visitor to explora- tion. Constitution Mall. for in- stance, is distinguished by its spa- ciousness, stretching from the Theme Center to the Lagoon of Nations. This lagoon, 300 feet long by 400 feet wide, will be scene of spectacular displays of fire, light | water and sound every night.
 Federal Building Impressive
 Beyond the Lagoon is the im- mense Court of Peace, dominated by the Federal Building, an im- | posing $3,000,000 structure with | two massive towers flanking a col- onnade of 13 columns represent ing the 13 original states. Exhib- tied in this building will be priceless historical archives from government vaults. Flanking the court or Peace are the Federal governments Halls of Nations, comprising eight sections. Partici- pating nations are placing their official exhibits in these halls and 22 Of these nations also have indi- vidual pavilions for more extensive displays.
 Travellers will find the Foreign Zone a realization of that suppos- edly imaginary goal, Around the World in 80 Minutes" People. scenes and products from coun- tries representing neraly 90 per cent of the inhabited portions of the earth can be glimpsed. At the same time the appetite can be taken on world tour as 24 na- tions will have restaurants serving typical meals.
 Not far from the Foreign Zone lies the Court of States. A striking building is the one erected by Penn sylvania. This suggests in a gen. eraI way Philadelphias Indepen- dence Hall without pretending 10 pc an exact copy of it. New Eng lanoers will feel at home in the exhibit staged by all the New Eng land states except Maine. which mas pavilion of its own. In the !oint exhibit 135-foot schooner IS shown anchored beside typical New England waterfront buildings.
 Marine Amphitheater Huge
 New York State, acting in the capacity of host, has erected Marine Amphitheater at the north end Of Fountain Lake, which wil, De a permanent addition to the future park that will succeed the lair grounds. Costing $2.2O0 OO0 if mas ma a seating capacity of 10000. Ihe stage is an island and on 1t Billy Rose, Broadway producer. VIII stage a Million Dollar Aqua cade," starring Eleanor Holm and a large cast. anu
 Another permanent building has been erected by New York City ana in the future park will become a recreation center. Of modern- classical architecture. the buiIdinp was constructed with walls of glass blocks. Although it isl 400 feet long ana l2o feet wide it has no central supports.
 Lovers of the arts have not been forgotten. A $30,000,0O0 display of world-famous art masterpieces is housed In a special museum. In addition, 800 contemporary Amer lean art subjects will be on view in the Contemporary Art Building.
 Music will play an important part Tn the fair. Aside from many | bands and music festivals, the Hail | 0f MIIc1n n