Île Sainte-Hélène (Québec)

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Place des Nations

Exterior view photograph. Place des Nations flags. Place des Nations (lot B-300) was conceived as a multipurpose gathering space. With a capacity of 7000 spectators, it was utilized for both official ceremonies and entertainment events. The timber walkways linked two reception halls. It's periphery was also lined by two restaurants and VIP spaces. Rectangular plaza. Reinforced concrete and fir glued laminated wooden beams. (S: 360' x 450' --- A: 67300 sq. ft. --- H: 39' 2")

Photographic Montage

Interior view photograph. Photographic montage in the Iran Pavilion. The exhibition presented many national issues and iniatives like the gradual emancipation of women, communal developments, electoral reform, and improvements in education and health services.

New York Pavilion

Exterior view photograph. New York Pavilion exterior (lot B-346). Incorporating elements from amusement park architecture, the New York State Pavilion and its revolving carousel conveyed a sense of fun and whimsy. Four of the six towers were kept to one storey and housed movie theatres. The two remaining towers housed two storeys of staff and administration space. The carousel was home to the main exhibit area. Focusing on its relationship with Canada, the exhibits displayed New York as a great vacation place. Industry related displays put emphasis on the success of Canadian firms in the New York market. In fact, the motto for the New York State exhibit was "Welcome, Canadian Neighbour". Six cylindrical towers fronted by circular 'carousel' exhibition space. Canvas on structural steel (S: 80' diameter (carousel), 30' diameter (towers) --- A: 12000 sq. ft. --- H: 16' (carousel), 40' (towers))

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