Modern Ruins

Of all the remaining structures left over from the NY Worlds Fair, the one that is in the poorest condition is the New York State exhibit. When it opened, the pavilion looked like something out of the Jetsons'. The twin observation towers (predominately featured in the Men In Black movie) gave visitors commanding views of the fair grounds, and the New York City skyline. Nearby exhibits included Unisphere, the old New York State building from the 1939-40 fair, and the Federal pavilion.

Today, the elevators on the observation towers are frozen in place. The multicolored roof is long gone. Giant portions of Texaco map of New York on the ground floor are missing. The structure is in a bad state of neglect. I hope that the city will someday restore this wonderful "ruin" to it's former glory.