James P. Blair's 1965 photograph captures a girl driving on the World's Largest Map at the New York World's Fair

In 1964-1965, James P. Blair captured a young girl at the wheel of her car on the World's Largest Map, located under the "Tent of Tomorrow" at the New York World's Fair. This photograph, taken on Ektachrome film, is part of the National Geographic collection and was featured on artcritical.com on July 9, 2014, at 6:06 pm. The fair, which took place in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, drew in over 51 million attendees and highlighted innovative architecture and attractions. The map, designed by Rand McNally, spanned 130,000 square feet. This image encapsulates a moment of childhood engagement with grand installations, reflecting the culture of mid-20th century America, while the digital format ensures its historical importance is preserved.