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New York World's Fair (1939-40)

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Efficiency
1939
by Edmond Amateis

Portraying "efficiency," Paul Bunyan, heroic figure of the north-woods, is pictured in this sculpture designed by Edmond Amateis for one of three sections of an American folk-lore group to adorn in relief the facade of the Medicine & Public Health Building facing the Thomas Plaza at the New York World's Fair 1939. With him is shown his favorite ox, Blue Babe, and Shanty John, a woodman friend. According to legend, Bunyan hitched Babe to a crooked, eight-mile road and stretched it out to twenty-two miles. He would skin a tree by holding the bark while Babe pulled the trunk out, the stories relate. His two-edged axe, which cut down an extra tree on the back stroke, is also shown.

Image from New York Public Library.

Humility
1939
by Edmond Amateis

Portraying "humility," Strap Buckner, Old Three Hundred colonist of Texas, and man of near-legendary stength is pictured in this sculpture. According to legend, Strap Buckner challenged the Devil to a contest when pride got the better of him.

Image from New York Public Library.

Benevolence
1939
by Edmond Amateis

Portraying "benevolence" is John Chapman, better known as "Johnny Appleseed." Chapman is credited with introducing apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, as well as the northern counties of West Virginia. He became a living legend due to his kindness, generosity, and leadership in conservation.

Image from New York Public Library.

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