Jordan pavilion at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair

Gallery of Photographs

World's Fair enthusiast and collector Mike Kraus has very generously donated a wonderful collection of images of various Pavilions and Exhibits from the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair to nywf64.com. He shares with us here some excellent views of The Pavilion of Jordan.

Jordan Pavilion — SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved

Jordan Pavilion — The gently rolling mosaic domes of the Jordan Pavilion. The blue dots on the domes are actually skylights to allow natural light to filter into the pavilion.
SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved

Pavilion of Jordan — SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved

Pavilion of Jordan — Views of the Pavilion of Jordan.
SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved

Pavilion Entrance — Closer view of the entrance to the pavilion. Frieze is of the Dome of the Rock. The Mosque is venerated as the site of Abraham's sacrifice, andof Mohammed's last days on earth.
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Dome of the Rock — SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved

Mosaic Covered Domes — Closeer views of the mosaic covered domes, skylights and the pavilion tower - a very modern Minarette?
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Jordan Tower — SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved

Jordan Pavilion interior — Interior view of the Jordan Pavilion highlighting the beautiful stained glass windows portraying the Via Dolorosa - The Stations of the Cross.
SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved

Nighttime View — SOURCE: Above photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved