World's Fair Information Manual
EXHIBIT
- The Africa Pavilion
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
- Mr. DeWitt T. Yates, President
- The African Pavilion, Inc.
- 470 Bender Building
- 1120 Connecticut Ave., N. W.
- Washington 6, D. C.
- 202 965-1377
- and
- Mr. Ray T. Graham, Producer
- Graham Associates, Inc.
- Shoreham Building
- Washington 5, D. C.
- 202 347-2837
FAIR CONTACT
- Mr. Lionel Harris
CONTRACT SIGNED
- November 8, 1963
LOCATION
- Block 32; Lot 9
- International Area
AREA
- 56,014 sq. ft.
ARCHITECT
- Kahn and Jacobs
- 2 Park Avenue
- New York 17, New York
- OR 9-3932
CONTRACTOR
- Crow Construction Company
ADMISSION
- Adults $1.00
SOURCE: 1964 World's Fair Information Manual
FEATURES
The African Pavilion is designed to provide the nations of Africa with an "unprecedented opportunity to present the dramatic and colorful pageant of their history, their culture and artistic heritage, and their social, economic and political achievements and aspirations."
The pavilion will include a film presentation of the history of Africa to the present; a Hall of Aspirations displaying the resources and economic development potential of Africa and the art and culture of its people, and a wild life exhibit where the birds and animals of Africa will be seen in their native habitat. Popular attractions will include baby elephants, a lion's den where visitors may be photographed with the lions, and a monkey island. Food and refreshments will be served in a multi-level Tree-House bar and restaurant, overlooking an outdoor stage where dancing, singing and African drumming will be presented.
The African Pavilion
Source: NY World's Fair Publication For Those Who Produced the New York World's Fair 1964-1965