New York World’s Fair 1965
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A sweeping aerial view of the fairgrounds reveals one of the most vibrant and varied sections of the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair. In the foreground is the Sweden Pavilion, easily recognised by its deep blue exterior marked with repeated yellow crowns—the national symbol of Sweden. Inside, visitors encountered exhibits on Swedish industry, design, and innovation, along with Scandinavian crafts and a stylish modern café.
To the right of the Sweden Pavilion sits the Pavilion of Paris. It was originally meant to be the official France Pavilion but the title was changed shortly before opening day. Like several other European exhibits, it suffered from the international boycott against the fair by the Bureau of International Expositions, meaning it went ahead without support from the French government.
Plans had initially called for a bold, architecturally striking structure filled with lively cultural displays, but as sponsors withdrew the budget shrank and ambitions faded. What finally appeared on the fairgrounds was a fairly plain rectangular building housing small boutiques, food counters, and displays of French goods—pleasant enough, but far from the standout experience many visitors expected.
After the fair closed, the building was dismantled and moved to East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where it found a far less glamorous second life as a bowling alley and restaurant.
Just behind the Sweden Pavilion sits the small castle-style building, home to a display of replicas of the British Crown Jewels. Fairgoers queued to view the regalia before browsing an adjoining British gift shop stocked with souvenirs, tea, and imported goods.
The Christian Science Pavilion can be seen with its unique, scalloped roof design and honeycomb-patterned windows.
