The New York State Pavilion, once the centerpiece of the 1964 World's Fair, was landmarked by the state (not the city) in 2009, but it's two years later and the thing is still falling apart. Could President Obama be coming to the rescue? According to the Daily News, his top advisers are pushing to rescue not just one, but two Queens landmarks—the other being the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills (the stadium that has a history of hosting the U.S. Open.).
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Can Obama Save The New York State Pavilion?
Landmarked Pavilion Moves Towards Preservation
Whenever there's a story about the site of the World's Fair you can be certain the words neglected and/or deteriorated will be used. Last year the city was criticized for not better preserving the 130' x 166' terrazzo replica of a Texaco New York State road map at the New York State Pavilion. The winter weather dislodged and even cracked panels after a decision not to protect it was made.
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