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New York World's Fair 1964-1965

New York World's Fair 1964-1965
Site: Flushing Meadow Park
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  • Computer animation of the Underground Home, one of the exhibitions in the 1964-65 World's Fair. From the brochure "It is built, like a ship in a bottle, inside of an oblong shell of waterproof concrete 130 feet by 90 feet wide. The shell's concrete top, 36 inches below the surface, is covered by the earth's insulation. The Underground Home is thus protected from the ravages of nature, the physical and psychological assaults caused by our industrialized society and the population explosion." Still buried in Flushing Meadow Park, across from the Hall of Science.

    Computer animation of the Underground Home, one of the exhibitions in the 1964-65 World's Fair. From the brochure "It is built, like a ship in a bottle, inside of an oblong shell of waterproof concrete 130 feet by 90 feet wide. The shell's concrete top, 36 inches below the surface, is covered by the earth's insulation. The Underground Home is thus protected from the ravages of nature, the physical and psychological assaults caused by our industrialized society and the population explosion." Still buried in Flushing Meadow Park, across from the Hall of Science.

  • Computer animation of the Underground Home, one of the exhibitions in the 1964-65 World's Fair. From the brochure "It is built, like a ship in a bottle, inside of an oblong shell of waterproof concrete 130 feet by 90 feet wide. The shell's concrete top, 36 inches below the surface, is covered by the earth's insulation. The Underground Home is thus protected from the ravages of nature, the physical and psychological assaults caused by our industrialized society and the population explosion." Still buried in Flushing Meadow Park, across from the Hall of Science.

    Computer animation of the Underground Home, one of the exhibitions in the 1964-65 World's Fair. From the brochure "It is built, like a ship in a bottle, inside of an oblong shell of waterproof concrete 130 feet by 90 feet wide. The shell's concrete top, 36 inches below the surface, is covered by the earth's insulation. The Underground Home is thus protected from the ravages of nature, the physical and psychological assaults caused by our industrialized society and the population explosion." Still buried in Flushing Meadow Park, across from the Hall of Science.

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  • Fountain of the Planets and the Bell Telephone Pavilion, 1964-65 World's Fair

    Fountain of the Planets and the Bell Telephone Pavilion, 1964-65 World's Fair

  • Transportation & Travel Pavilion, 1964-65 World's Fair.

    Transportation & Travel Pavilion, 1964-65 World's Fair.

  • One of the Fair's Brass Rail restaurants, with their iconic bubble canopy, from June 1964.

    One of the Fair's Brass Rail restaurants, with their iconic bubble canopy, from June 1964.

  • Three aerial events of the 1964-65 World's Fair: Monorail, Sky Ride and pole balancers.

    Three aerial events of the 1964-65 World's Fair: Monorail, Sky Ride and pole balancers.

  • World's Fair, nearing the end of construction 1964.

    World's Fair, nearing the end of construction 1964.

  • An actual piece of the Unisphere. I picked up this scrap at the base of the Unisphere during it's construction.

    An actual piece of the Unisphere. I picked up this scrap at the base of the Unisphere during it's construction.

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  • An article I wrote on Flushing Meadow Park, appears in the WestView April 2008 issue.

    An article I wrote on Flushing Meadow Park, appears in the WestView April 2008 issue.

  • Hawaiian Pavilion 1964-65 World's Fair

    Hawaiian Pavilion 1964-65 World's Fair

  • The de-evolution of the United States Pavilion. Top: 1964 Grandeur behind "Freedom of the Human Spirit" statue Bottom left: 1972 U...I...TATE graffiti hulk Bottom right: 1977 Field of rubble behind statue

    The de-evolution of the United States Pavilion. Top: 1964 Grandeur behind "Freedom of the Human Spirit" statue Bottom left: 1972 U...I...TATE graffiti hulk Bottom right: 1977 Field of rubble behind statue

  • The General Foods Arch from the Avenue of Commerce looking toward the Lunar Fountain, with Churchill Pavilion (Buckminster Fuller dome) on the right. May 1965. Arch is now in Cherry Valley, West Hempstead NY

    The General Foods Arch from the Avenue of Commerce looking toward the Lunar Fountain, with Churchill Pavilion (Buckminster Fuller dome) on the right. May 1965. Arch is now in Cherry Valley, West Hempstead NY

  • United States Pavilion, with Marshall Fredricks' "Freedom of the Human Spirit" 24' bronze statue in foreground.

    United States Pavilion, with Marshall Fredricks' "Freedom of the Human Spirit" 24' bronze statue in foreground.

  • The initial position of the RCA Pavilion placed it across the path from the never to be Soviet Pavilion. Considering their clients a site somewhat further away was selected.

    The initial position of the RCA Pavilion placed it across the path from the never to be Soviet Pavilion. Considering their clients a site somewhat further away was selected.

  • The ultimate location of the RCA Pavilion was in front of the North entrance gate, as a result pedestrian flow and exhibit arrangements were key considerations in this Pavilion's layout.

    The ultimate location of the RCA Pavilion was in front of the North entrance gate, as a result pedestrian flow and exhibit arrangements were key considerations in this Pavilion's layout.

  • Puppets: Miss Pepermint Candy, Miss Pistachio, Miss Almond Nouget and Miss Mint Fudge. The following group of slides, are from the Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show, for which Kate Swift provided the musical score. Although primarily known for her relationship with George Gershwin she contributed many scores as a Broadway composer. Kate Swift also collaborated on a number of musical scores produced by Alfred Stern, whom she had first met at Radio City in the 1930s, where he was a set designer. Alfred Stern would later go on to form the design partnership of Robinson, Capsis and Stern for projects at both the 1962 Seattle Exposition and the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Kate Swift provided the scores for the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle and for the Borden Company's exhibition All About Elsie and the Clairol Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, all Robinson Capsis and Stern projects.

    Puppets: Miss Pepermint Candy, Miss Pistachio, Miss Almond Nouget and Miss Mint Fudge. The following group of slides, are from the Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show, for which Kate Swift provided the musical score. Although primarily known for her relationship with George Gershwin she contributed many scores as a Broadway composer. Kate Swift also collaborated on a number of musical scores produced by Alfred Stern, whom she had first met at Radio City in the 1930s, where he was a set designer. Alfred Stern would later go on to form the design partnership of Robinson, Capsis and Stern for projects at both the 1962 Seattle Exposition and the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Kate Swift provided the scores for the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle and for the Borden Company's exhibition All About Elsie and the Clairol Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, all Robinson Capsis and Stern projects.

  • Miss Peppermint Candy and Miss Pistachio puppets from The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show produced by Robinson, Capsis and Stern.

    Miss Peppermint Candy and Miss Pistachio puppets from The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show produced by Robinson, Capsis and Stern.

  • Miss Almond Nouget and Miss Mint Fudge puppets from The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit.

    Miss Almond Nouget and Miss Mint Fudge puppets from The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit.

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show.

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show.

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow "Marcelle Cosmetics"

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow "Marcelle Cosmetics"

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow for "Cheese Rings the Bell"

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow for "Cheese Rings the Bell"

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow for "Holiday Jamboree"

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow for "Holiday Jamboree"

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow "Convenience"

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet sideshow "Convenience"

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show "All About Elsie"

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show "All About Elsie"

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show "All About Elsie"

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show "All About Elsie"

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit mural showing the Unisphere with dairy product "rings".

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit mural showing the Unisphere with dairy product "rings".

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit mural showing the Unisphere with dairy product "rings".

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit mural showing the Unisphere with dairy product "rings".

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit mural.

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit mural.

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit poster.

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit poster.

  • The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit "Elmer's Ark", with Elmers and Mystik Tape banners. Sign reads "Discover Columbus Coated Fabrics, a Division of the Borden's Chemical Company"

    The Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit "Elmer's Ark", with Elmers and Mystik Tape banners. Sign reads "Discover Columbus Coated Fabrics, a Division of the Borden's Chemical Company"

  • Map of the Fair grounds from May 1965

    Map of the Fair grounds from May 1965

  • Sweden Pavilion May 1964

    Sweden Pavilion May 1964

  • Brass Rail Restaurant, Labor Day 1965

    Brass Rail Restaurant, Labor Day 1965

  • Gotham entrance ramp to the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station Labor Day 1965

    Gotham entrance ramp to the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station Labor Day 1965

  • Gotham entrance ramp to the Willets Point Subway platform, October 1964.

    Gotham entrance ramp to the Willets Point Subway platform, October 1964.

  • Gotham entrance ramp to the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station Labor Day 1965

    Gotham entrance ramp to the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station Labor Day 1965

  • Gotham entrance ramp from the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station May 1965

    Gotham entrance ramp from the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station May 1965

  • Gotham entrance ramp from the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station May 1965. Detail from http://www.wideimaging.com/Other/New-York-Worlds-Fair-1964-1965/10404823_Lh3vg#840606205_2RF8T

    Gotham entrance ramp from the Willets Point Subway platform and LIRR station May 1965. Detail from http://www.wideimaging.com/Other/New-York-Worlds-Fair-1964-1965/10404823_Lh3vg#840606205_2RF8T

  • Gotham entrance ramp, May 1965

    Gotham entrance ramp, May 1965

  • Gotham entrance, May 1965. Detail from: http://www.wideimaging.com/gallery/10404823_Lh3vg#844348581_fG8vj

    Gotham entrance, May 1965. Detail from: http://www.wideimaging.com/gallery/10404823_Lh3vg#844348581_fG8vj

  • Gotham entrance, May 1965. Detail from: http://www.wideimaging.com/gallery/10404823_Lh3vg#844348581_fG8vj

    Gotham entrance, May 1965. Detail from: http://www.wideimaging.com/gallery/10404823_Lh3vg#844348581_fG8vj

  • Near the Gotham entrance ramp looking back at the Fair, Labor Day 1965.

    Near the Gotham entrance ramp looking back at the Fair, Labor Day 1965.

  • Detail from: http://wideimaging.smugmug.com/Other/New-York-Worlds-Fair-1964-1965/10404823_Lh3vg#845951084_dvSgo

    Detail from: http://wideimaging.smugmug.com/Other/New-York-Worlds-Fair-1964-1965/10404823_Lh3vg#845951084_dvSgo

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  • The Moroccan Pavilion shortly after the Fair opened on April 22, 1964.

    The Moroccan Pavilion shortly after the Fair opened on April 22, 1964.

  • Detail from: http://wideimaging.smugmug.com/Other/New-York-Worlds-Fair-1964-1965/10404823_Lh3vg#861847932_kBr2U The Moroccan Pavilion shortly after the Fair opened on April 22, 1964.

    Detail from: http://wideimaging.smugmug.com/Other/New-York-Worlds-Fair-1964-1965/10404823_Lh3vg#861847932_kBr2U The Moroccan Pavilion shortly after the Fair opened on April 22, 1964.

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    The initial position of the RCA Pavilion placed it across the path from the never to be Soviet Pavilion. Considering their clients a site somewhat further away was selected.
    The ultimate location of the RCA Pavilion was in front of the North entrance gate, as a result pedestrian flow and exhibit arrangements were key considerations in this Pavilion's layout.
    Puppets: Miss Pepermint Candy, Miss Pistachio, Miss Almond Nouget and Miss Mint Fudge. The following group of slides, are from the Better Living Pavilion's Borden exhibit puppet show, for which Kate Swift provided the musical score. Although primarily known for her relationship with George Gershwin she contributed many scores as a Broadway composer. Kate Swift also collaborated on a number of musical scores produced by Alfred Stern, whom she had first met at Radio City in the 1930s, where he was a set designer. Alfred Stern would later go on to form the design partnership of Robinson, Capsis and Stern for projects at both the 1962 Seattle Exposition and the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Kate Swift provided the scores for the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle and for the Borden Company's exhibition All About Elsie and the Clairol Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, all Robinson Capsis and Stern projects.