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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CS1_jamaica-center-sidewalk-clock_NY.html
Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock. . This sidewalk clock, originally locared at 161-11 Jamaica Avenue, is a fine example of a vanishing street amenity. Probably installed on Jamaica Avenue around the turn of the century and designated a New York City …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CS0_the-old-stone-church_NY.html
The Old Stone Church. . At the head of this street known in colonial days as Meeting House Lane stood the Old Stone Church, used as a place of worship from 1699 to 1813, and as a prison in 1776 by the British. var plainText = do…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A8K_prospect-cemetery_NY.html
Designated as a New York City Landmark in 1976, Prospect Cemetery, the original Old Burial Ground of the Village of Jamaica is one of the few remaining Colonial cemeteries in Queens. The earliest written record of the cemetery dates back to 166…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21YV_the-new-york-state-pavilion-became-a-movie-set_NY.html
The New York State Pavilion served as a movie set for several films, TV programs, and a music video. Some of the productions shot here since the fair were "Men in Black", "McCloud", "Law and Order", "CSI New York"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21YU_observation-towers_NY.html
Visitors could look out over the fair as they rode in one of two "Sky Streak" glass-inclosed (sic) elevators to the observation decks for even more spectacular views. The three observations towers rise 60 feet, 150 feet, and 226 feet ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21YT_theaterama_NY.html
Just outside the Tent of Tomorrow is the circular concrete structure of the Theaterama. its outside wall exhibited pop art works by Andy Warhol including his controversial "Thirteen Most Wanted Men," Roy Lichtenstein, and others. Inside,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21YR_the-architect_NY.html
The New York State Pavilion for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair is among the least mentioned works in accounts of Philip Johnson, but is one of his most futuristic and Avant-garde projects. Born in Cleveland, OH, July 8, 1906 and a graduate of H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21YI_worlds-largest-map_NY.html
Beneath these stone is the 9,000 square-foot Texaco map of New York State made with 567 terrazzo mosaic panels, each weighing 440 pounds and the same size as the ones you are now standing on. It is a 4,000 times enlargement of the Texaco touring m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21YD_mezzanine-tour-of-new-york-state_NY.html
On the mezzanine visitors took a stroll through exhibits previewing New York State's recreational areas, unusual industrial sites, scenic areas, and observed many informative exhibits. Back on the first floor other exhibits feature fine art by lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21Y3_live-performances_NY.html
A daily schedule of marching bands, orchestras, choruses, and dancers showcased the diverse cultural institutions of New York State and neighboring communities. A stage once stood directly ahead. After the fair closed the pavilion became a venue …
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