Landmark Lecture Series - Modern Ruin: A World's Fair Pavilion
February 16, 2016 |
The New York State Pavilion, once the shining symbol of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, now sits as a haunting reminder of what became of the age of optimism that was the 1960's. This film tells the story of Philip Johnson's New York State Pavilion during the glory days of the Fair, and chronicles its demise over the past 50 years. The film details its post-fair use as a 60's concert venue and 70's roller rink, including the years of neglect and the recent growing advocacy efforts to save and re-purpose the structure.
Matthew Silva is a teacher, filmmaker, and co-founder of People For the Pavilion, an organization dedicated to preserving the New York State Pavilion. Since 2012, the group has worked by way of art and social media to raise interest and change public perception for what is possible for the Pavilion. With support from a strong social media community and a coalition of various New York based civic, advocacy, and cultural institutions, Matthew produced the 2015 documentary film Modern Ruin: A World’s Fair Pavilion.
Advance registration is recommended.
Admission is specially discounted for New York Landmarks Conservancy members at $10 and is payable at the door.
To register please contact the General Society at 212-840-1840, ext. 2 or e-mail: karin.taylor@generalsociety.org
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General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York |
20 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036 |
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karin.taylor@generalsociety.org |
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