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Caribbean Pavilion at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair

1964 & 1965 Official Guidebook & Souvenir Map

Cover — 1964 Guidebook

The description of this
exhibit from the 1964
Official Guide Book

THE CARIBBEAN

An enormous terrace dotted with palm trees, cafe tables and the flags of eight Caribbean areas distinguishes this pavilion. Two low, glass-faced structures with Spanish tile roofs exhibit and offer for sale many island products - among them tortoise-shell jewelry, straw hats and bags, wood carvings and ceramics. The dominating building is a large restaurant and bar. Hung with colorful headgear, the restaurant presents steel bands, calypso singers and Caribbean dancers. Dishes include pumpkin soup, suckling pig, plantain (a variety of banana) and a dessert which is made of fresh coconut meat. Rum drinks and coconut milk are featured at the bar.

* Admission: free.

Cover — 1965 Guidebook

The description of this
exhibit from the 1965
Official Guide Book

CARIBBEAN

A steel band plays in a terrace cafe; shops sell souvenirs.

In two low-faced buildings, products of the islands -- jewelry, straw mats and bags, carvings and ceramics -- are displayed and sold. The main structure is a large restaurant which serves up calypso music and steaks. Rum drinks are featured at the bar.

Admission: free.

Cover — 1964 Official Souvenir Map

The location of this
exhibit on the 1964
Official Souvenir Map