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Festival of Gas

Introduction / Guidebook Behind the Scenes at Festival of Gas Reminisences on the Conception and Design of the Gas Pavilion You've Arrived at the Festival of Gas Funhouse of the Future Showtime in the Theater of Food Dining at Festival '64 Festival of Gas Facts Step into Tomorrow with NORGE

The American Gas Association proudly presents the Festival of Gas. Under a five-story open-air pavilion you'll marvel at the Wonderful World of Gas -- the energy of the future! Take a quick look behind-the-scenes and enjoy a thorough tour via the on-line Pavilion Guide. And be sure to read architect Joseph Mangan's essay on his design concepts for the Pavilion! The U.S. gas industry presents cooking demonstrations, a movie, and displays of industrial and domestic equipment. View the Industrial Area Map Locate It: B15 A huge white umbrella-roof on two columns shelters a restaurant and exhibit areas set amid landscaped gardens. A giant elevated carousel carries visitors on a tour of the World of Gas, from the gaslit streets of yesteryear to a futuristic City of Tomorrow. HOUSE OF ENERGY. This exhibit explains how gas helps to heat, cool and cook at the Fair; ultramodern kitchen equipment is on display. A turbine is in operation in the Gas Energy Center. THEATER OF FOOD. Cooking shows are given in a theater; a movie tells how gas gets to the home. RESTAURANT. The Festival '65 Restaurant offers regional American dishes, many prepared at the table. The description of this exhibit from the 1965 Official Guide Book