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New York State Pavilion Observation Tower
Flushing, NY
Original architect
Philip Johnson and Richard Foster (completed in 1964)
Building owner
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
In collaboration with
The Sparks Electric Company (2006)
RTKL Associates (2011)
Building description
Commissioned by the state of New York for the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City (Queens), the Pavilion included the New York State Theater, Tent of Tomorrow and Observation Towers.
Perhaps the most impressive structures in the Pavilion, and the most recognizable, are the three observation towers measuring 85, 181 and 226 feet tall. These observation towers were the tallest structures at the Fair. Capsule-sized elevators were used to reach the top of the towers.
Scope of work
Flushing, NY
Original architect
Philip Johnson and Richard Foster (completed in 1964)
Building owner
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
In collaboration with
The Sparks Electric Company (2006)
RTKL Associates (2011)
Building description
Commissioned by the state of New York for the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City (Queens), the Pavilion included the New York State Theater, Tent of Tomorrow and Observation Towers.
Perhaps the most impressive structures in the Pavilion, and the most recognizable, are the three observation towers measuring 85, 181 and 226 feet tall. These observation towers were the tallest structures at the Fair. Capsule-sized elevators were used to reach the top of the towers.
Scope of work
- Conducted emergency replacement of lightbulbs in FAA beacon.
- Conducted complete access consulation to make recommendations about future maintenance of the beacon, including recommendations regarding access alternatives and installation of an updated, efficient luminaire.
- Performed hands-on investigation of steel decks and concrete columns.
- Took core samples and opened probes as part of investigation.
- Characterized structural members.
