World's Fair Grounds

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2009-02-17T03:08:05Z

This mosiac was done by artist Robert Indiana, also famous for the LOVE statue in Philadelphia. Loving, eating,... this guy had his priorities straight.

2009-02-22T12:54:52Z

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This mosiac was done by artist Robert Indiana, also famous for the LOVE statue in Philadelphia. Loving, eating,... this guy had his priorities straight.

Salvador Dali's Venus exhibit for the 1939 Fair is depicted here.

2009-02-22T12:49:34Z

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Salvador Dali's Venus exhibit for the 1939 Fair is depicted here.

It was.... a very good year.

2009-02-22T12:56:30Z

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It was.... a very good year.

It was a very good year for cool bands from Liverpool. This mosiac lists the items put into a time capsule for the 1964 fair.

2009-06-02T08:02:29Z

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It was a very good year for cool bands from Liverpool. This mosiac lists the items put into a time capsule for the 1964 fair.

Robert Moses looks very happy, or possibly very intoxicated in this sarcastic pop art portrait by Andy Warhol.

2009-02-22T12:55:54Z

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Robert Moses looks very happy, or possibly very intoxicated in this sarcastic pop art portrait by Andy Warhol.

Elsie the cow attended the 1939 Fair. There was a great barbecue afterwards.

2009-02-22T12:54:36Z

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Elsie the cow attended the 1939 Fair. There was a great barbecue afterwards.

This statue commemorates George Washington's visit to the 1964 fair. The statue is by Donald DeLue.

2009-02-22T12:52:22Z

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This statue commemorates George Washington's visit to the 1964 fair. The statue is by Donald DeLue.

While this statue, The Rocket Thrower, appears Art Deco in style, it was created for the 1964 fair by Donald DeLue. Thanks to Helen for correcting my previous caption (see comment below).

2009-06-02T07:40:50Z

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While this statue, The Rocket Thrower, appears Art Deco in style, it was created for the 1964 fair by Donald DeLue. Thanks to Helen for correcting my previous caption (see comment below).

The column of Jerash was part of a Roman temple in Jordan. Jordan donated it for the 1964 fair.

2009-07-11T15:48:45Z

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The column of Jerash was part of a Roman temple in Jordan. Jordan donated it for the 1964 fair.

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2009-06-02T08:11:43Z

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2009-02-22T12:52:28Z

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The topographically correct Unishphere. This close-up suggests that the sphere is in generally good condition.

2009-06-02T08:00:36Z

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The topographically correct Unishphere. This close-up suggests that the sphere is in generally good condition.

The Hall of Science dates to the 1964 fair, and it still an active museum.

2009-06-02T08:08:53Z

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The Hall of Science dates to the 1964 fair, and it still an active museum.

This part of the building is made of concrete and stained glass.

2009-06-02T07:56:00Z

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This part of the building is made of concrete and stained glass.

This statue called Forms in Transit by Theodore Roszak is outside the Hall of Science.

2009-02-22T12:55:41Z

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This statue called Forms in Transit by Theodore Roszak is outside the Hall of Science.

Old Nasa rockets stand outside the Hall of Science.

2009-06-02T07:48:46Z

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Old Nasa rockets stand outside the Hall of Science.

The rockets were recently restored.

2009-06-02T08:06:39Z

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The rockets were recently restored.

The modern 1964 New York State Pavillion (left) contrasts with the New York City pavillion (right) which was built for the 1939 fair. Now a museum, the city pavillion has served many purpose ...

2009-06-02T07:54:13Z

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The modern 1964 New York State Pavillion (left) contrasts with the New York City pavillion (right) which was built for the 1939 fair. Now a museum, the city pavillion has served many purpose ...

Headquarters of the United Nations, and....

2009-06-02T07:46:42Z

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Headquarters of the United Nations, and....

A skating rink.

2009-06-02T07:58:41Z

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A skating rink.

The center structure, once covered by a roof, housed a Texaco sponsored map of NY state (showing the location of every Texaco station).

2009-06-02T07:43:57Z

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The center structure, once covered by a roof, housed a Texaco sponsored map of NY state (showing the location of every Texaco station).

Johnson's geometric architecture can be fully appreciated without the roof.

2009-06-02T08:24:32Z

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Johnson's geometric architecture can be fully appreciated without the roof.

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2009-02-22T12:55:11Z

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2009-06-02T08:18:56Z

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2009-06-02T08:11:21Z

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At the north end of the park is Shea Stadium, the home of that other NY baseball team. Additionally, the Beatles played here in '65 and '66.

2009-06-02T08:04:51Z

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At the north end of the park is Shea Stadium, the home of that other NY baseball team. Additionally, the Beatles played here in '65 and '66.

The architecture of the Willet's Point station, constructed around the time of the 1939 fair (so I'm told, although it looks older) contrasts with the modern design of Shea Stadium, built fo ...

2009-06-02T07:49:16Z

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The architecture of the Willet's Point station, constructed around the time of the 1939 fair (so I'm told, although it looks older) contrasts with the modern design of Shea Stadium, built fo ...

Next time you're asking yourself "where the @#$% is the 7 train?" - remember, this is where.

2009-06-02T07:51:18Z

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Next time you're asking yourself "where the @#$% is the 7 train?" - remember, this is where.

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2009-02-17T03:06:03Z

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2009-06-10T23:35:32Z

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