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New York State Pavilion Observation Tower
Flushing, NY
Original architect
Philip Johnson and Richard Foster (completed in 1964)
Building owner
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
In collaboration with
The Sparks Electric Company
Building description
Commissioned by the state of New York for the 1964 World's Fair in New York City (Queens), the Pavilion was dedicated the day after the New York State Theater, and came at a time when Johnson's break from strict Miesean architecture was becoming evident.
Perhaps the most impressive structures in the Pavilion (and the most recognizable) are the three observation towers measuring 90, 185 and 250 feet tall. These observation towers were reached by capsule-shaped elevators (which can still be seen on the sides of the towers), and were the tallest structures at the Fair.
Scope of work
Flushing, NY
Original architect
Philip Johnson and Richard Foster (completed in 1964)
Building owner
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
In collaboration with
The Sparks Electric Company
Building description
Commissioned by the state of New York for the 1964 World's Fair in New York City (Queens), the Pavilion was dedicated the day after the New York State Theater, and came at a time when Johnson's break from strict Miesean architecture was becoming evident.
Perhaps the most impressive structures in the Pavilion (and the most recognizable) are the three observation towers measuring 90, 185 and 250 feet tall. These observation towers were reached by capsule-shaped elevators (which can still be seen on the sides of the towers), and were the tallest structures at the Fair.
Scope of work
- conducted emergency replacement of lightbulbs in FAA beacon at the top of the tallest observation tower.
- conducted complete access consulation to make recommendations about future maintenance of the beacon, including recommendations regarding access alternatives and installation of an updated, efficient luminaire.
