Series I.B. Construction (C.)

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{"value"=>"<p>Documents regarding the development of the Fairgrounds with emphasis upon its planning and design are filed under this heading. This correspondence and reports in this section chronicle the work of the architects, engineers, artists and industrial designers who shaped the total environment of the Fair. This section also contains extensive material related to the thematic content of the Fair, as well as preliminary studies detailing the conception and execution of the iconic Trylon and Perisphere structures of the Fair's Theme Center [C1.0, Design] and the seven focal zones developed by the Fair [C1.02, Focal Exhibits].</p> <p>Among other materials to be found here are files on the Contemporary Art Exhibit, with extensive correspondence between Fair officials and artists submitting their work for display [C1.0114, Fine & Applied Arts]. Ernest Peixotto served as consultant for mural painting under the Board of Design and his correspondence addressing the selection of artists and discussions on content and style can be found under the heading of Murals [C1.6]. Information on the infrastructure of the Fairgrounds and the creation of roads, bridges and subway lines undertaken in conjunction with the Fair are also documented in this section [C3.0 - C3.85]; notable is Robert Moses' correspondence regarding the improvement of highways and the creation of the Grand Central Parkway extension [C3.403, Streets and Roads].</p>"}

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  1. Construction (1939)
  2. Completion Reports (1939)
  3. Criticisms (1939)
  4. Forecast (1940)
  5. Forecast (1939) [1/1]
  6. Rheinstein Construction Company Plan (1939)
  7. Schedule (1939) [2/1]
  8. Site (1939)
  9. Site Plans (1939)
  10. Status of Work (1940)
  11. Status of Work (1939)
  12. C0. Research [3/1]
  13. C1. Design [41/1]
  14. C2. Planning [12/1]
  15. C3. Production [10/1]
  16. C4. Relations with Controlling Agencies [2/1]