The Queens Theatre in the Park in the former World's Fair grounds of Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, next to the New York State Pavilion at United Nations Avenue South and the Truman Promenade / Avenue of the States near Corona, Queens. The theater was constructed as part of the New York State Pavilion for the World's Fairs, serving as the Theaterama.‹›
Queens Theatre

Philip Johnson

Exterior · New York City, United States · 1964

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The Queens Theatre in the Park in the former World's Fair grounds of Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, next to the New York State Pavilion at United Nations Avenue South and the Truman Promenade / Avenue of the States near Corona, Queens. The theater was constructed as part of the New York State Pavilion for the World's Fairs, serving as the Theaterama.

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