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

Construction

Portland Cement Association
Concrete at the Fair — Eastman Kodak Pavilion

SOURCE: Portland Cement Association Booklet: Concrete at the Fair

Wooden flooring makes up the "moondeck" of the Kodak Pavilion

Wooden flooring makes up the "moondeck" of the Kodak Pavilion.

SOURCE: NY World's Fair Progress Report No. 8
April 22, 1963

Steel framework of the Kodak Pavilion with Picture Tower in the background

Steel framework of the pavilion which has not been covered with the wooden "skin." Kodak's Picture Tower rises in the background.

SOURCE: NY World's Fair Progress Report No. 8
April 22, 1963

A close examination of the construction photographs of the Kodak Pavilion reveals that wood planking covered the steel framework of the pavilion. This provided the underlayment for the poured concrete decking. It is amazing to see how much wood was used in the construction of a pavilion that appears to be made of free-flowing concrete!

Kodak Pavilion nearing completion, winter 1963-1964

Nearing completion - winter 1963-1964.

SOURCE: online auction

Aerial view of the Kodak Pavilion nearly complete

The Kodak Pavilion is nearly complete in this aerial view. Concrete covers the wooden flooring of the pavilion.

SOURCE: NY World's Fair Progress Report No. 9
September 26, 1963

Kodak Pavilion nearing completion, Spring 1964

Nearing completion - Spring 1964.

SOURCE: Online auction