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Entrance Building at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair

World's Fair Information Manual

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

  • General William Whipple
  • Chief Engineer
  • New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation
  • Flushing Meadow Park
  • Flushing 52, New York
  • WF 4-2311

LOCATION

  • South end of pedestrian overpass from Willets Point Subway station

ARCHITECT

  • Andrews and Clark
  • 302 East 63rd Street
  • New York 21, New York
  • TE 8-2600

CONTRACTOR

  • Rubin Construction Corp.

FEATURES

The Entrance Building, under the elevated pedestrian overpass, will house many of the various service facilities at the Fair.

Located in the 38,500 square foot building will be the World's Fair Customs House, Express Agencies, Maintenance and Security Offices and Telephone Company Offices. The southerly end will contain large public comfort stations.

Snack type restaurants, one on each side, will be located on the upper deck.

SOURCE: 1964 World's Fair Information Manual