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  2. Intricate World’s Fair mosaics in Queens to be demolished ...

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    History lovers are outraged that the Parks Department is abandoning hope of restoring the intricate medallions adorning the entrance to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with officials claiming the ...

  3. Flushing Meadows–Corona Park - Wikipedia

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    Flushing MeadowsCorona Park was created as the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair and also hosted the 1964 New York World's Fair. Following the 1964 fair, the park fell into disrepair, although some improvements have taken place since the 1990s and 2000s. Flushing MeadowsCorona Park retains much of the layout from the 1939 World's Fair.

  4. Governors Ball Heads to Flushing Meadows Corona Park With ...

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    After shifting from Randall’s Island to Citi Field for its last two installments, the Governors Ball Music Festival is on the move again for its 2023 edition, which will be held June 9-11 for ...

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    June 7-9, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Look, summer music festivals aren't for everyone. But every once in a while, an institution will surprise you, for not only actually booking the superstars of today, well, today — but also by featuring an eclectic mix of talent. This year, Governors Ball delivered.

  6. 1939 New York World's Fair pavilions and attractions - Wikipedia

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    The 1939 New York World's Fair took place at Flushing MeadowsCorona Park in Queens, New York, United States, during 1939 and 1940. The fair included pavilions with exhibits by 62 nations, 34 U.S. states and territories, and over 1,300 corporations. The exhibits were split across seven zones (including an amusement area), and there were also ...

  7. Flushing, Queens - Wikipedia

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    Flushing MeadowsCorona Park, an 897-acre (3.63 km 2) park, is the largest park in Queens. [ 116 ] [ 117 ] The site hosted two World's Fairs, in 1939–1940 and 1964–1965 , and the park infrastructure reflects the construction undertaken for the Fairs.

  8. 1939 New York World's Fair - Wikipedia

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    The site of the 1939 World's Fair, Flushing MeadowsCorona Park in Queens, was originally a natural wetland straddling the Flushing River [3] before becoming an ash dump in the early 20th century. [4] New York City Parks Commissioner Robert Moses first conceived the idea of developing a large park in Flushing Meadows in the 1920s. [5]

  9. Queens Zoo - Wikipedia

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    The Queens Zoo (formerly the Flushing Meadows Zoo and Queens Wildlife Center) is an 11-acre (4.5 ha) zoo at Flushing MeadowsCorona Park in Queens, New York City, between Grand Central Parkway and 111th Street. The zoo is managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).