| World's Fair enthusiast and collector Mike Kraus has
very generously donated a wonderful collection of images of various
Pavilions and Exhibits from the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair
to nywf64.com. He shares
with us here some excellent views of The Pavilion of Jordan. |
Source: Above
photos presented courtesy Mike Kraus Collection and are © Copyright 2018 Mike Kraus, All Rights Reserved
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The gently
rolling mosaic domes of the Jordan Pavilion. The blue dots on
the domes are actually skylights to allow natural light to filter
into the pavilion.
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Views
of the Pavilion of Jordan.
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Closer
view of the entrance to the pavilion. Frieze is of the Dome of
the Rock. The Mosque is venerated as the site of Abraham's sacrifice,
andof Mohammed's last days on earth.
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Closeer
views of the mosaic covered domes, skylights and the pavilion
tower - a very modern Minarette?
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Interior
view of the Jordan Pavilion highlighting the beautiful stained
glass windows portraying the Via Dolorosa - The Stations of the
Cross.
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