World's Fair Information Manual
EXHIBIT
- Sierra Leone Pavilion
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
- The Honorable Claudius A. Gibrilla
- Consul General
- Consulate General of Sierra Leone
- 30 East 42 Street
- New York 17, New York
- YU 6-8716
FAIR CONTACT
- Dr. George Bennett
CONTRACT SIGNED
- June 15, 1962
ADMISSION
- Free
LOCATION
- Block 32; Lot 12
- International Area
AREA
- 11,496 sq. ft.
ARCHITECT
- Jarrett-Yasky
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
- and
- Mr. Costas Machiouzarides
- 36 West 84 Street
- New York 24, New York
- TR 7-1062
CONTRACTOR
- East Coast Industrial Building Corp.
SOURCE: 1964 World's Fair Information Manual
FEATURES
The Sierra Leone Pavilion consists of an organic grouping of three conical shapes, reminiscent of the country's mountain peaks and roof shapes, and carries out the three-pyramid motif of the country's coat of arms.
Walls of colorful three-dimensional murals provide an appropriate background for exhibits reflecting the country's history and culture, and its socially and economically promising future.
The foreground cone partly covers an outdoor-indoor display plaza. The central cone houses an elevated stage for performances of native dances.