World's Fair Grounds

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:03 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:24:55 -0800

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

It was.... a very good year.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:37 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:43 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:24:58 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:24:47 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:17 -0800

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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).

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:16 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:06 -0800

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

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:31 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:22 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:24 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:09 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:14 -0800

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Old Nasa rockets stand outside the Hall of Science.

The rockets were recently restored.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:13 -0800

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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 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:25:11 -0800

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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....

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:15 -0800

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Headquarters of the United Nations, and....

A skating rink.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:33 -0800

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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).

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:55:35 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:25:17 -0800

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

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:29 -0800

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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 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:44:31 -0800

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:25:07 -0800

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

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nobody@smugmug.com (Steve) — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 00:32:44 -0700

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