Progressland News Reel by General Electric

Enjoy this 1964 video featuring Imperial Point!

A newsreel created for the “Progressland” exhibit at the 1964 World’s Fair. Rossmore Leisure World in Seal Beach, CA has total electric living by GE. Bell X14A experimental aircraft can redirect thrust of its two GE J-85 engines for vertical takeoff and landing.

Western Reserve University library uses GE computer to store abstracts and to index documents. Mobile X-ray unit combats TB in Honduras. New electric heater for sauna. GE Customer Service has facility in Grand Central Station where commuters can drop off small appliances.

Mobile serviceman for large appliances is dispatched by radio.

Imperial Point in Ft. Lauderdale has 1500 luxury houses using GE appliances and climate control.

NASA Research lands airplane using closed circuit TV. Refueling the Dresden nuclear power plant. Home for handicapped in NYC has GE appliances.