Interior view photograph. Exhibition area located near the entrance on ground floor of USSR Pavilion.

Interior view photograph. Aerial view of USSR Pavilion interior

Exterior view photograph. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) Pavilion (lot C-479) (background) across from the United States of America Pavilion (foreground) The massive roof structure of the U.S.S.R Pavilion made it the largest of its kind ever constructed. The pavilion themed "In the Name of Man, for the Good of Man", consisted of two main storeys housing six sub-levels. The pavilion's first floor was lined with terraces on the north end taking advatage of the surrounding water. Exhibition areas were found on all levels portraying Soviet lifestyle both urban and rural, economic issues and art. Cosmos Hall located on the upper levels featured Soviet scientific and engineering achievements, focusing on space technology. Visitors enjoyed space travel simulations. A 600 seat central auditorium located on the first level displayed Soviet documentaries and fashion shows. An 1100 seat restaurant also located at ground level was one of Expo's most successful featuring a variety of food and drinks from the various republics of the Soviet Union. All sub-levels and terraces were connected by escalators and stairs. Rectangular volume with curved sloping roof. Structural steel with extruded aluminum glazed curtain wall and roof structure. (S: 189' x 343' --- A: 140,000 sq. ft. --- H: 189' 4")

Interior view photograph. Various Egyptian artifacts.

Interior view photograph. Replica of King Tut's throne.

Interior view photograph. Replicas of Egyptian artifacts including King Tut's mask and bed.

Exterior view photograph. Egypt section of the Arab Countries Pavilion.

Interior view photograph. Sidi Bou Said Bird Cage - spherical cage made of metal volutes on a square wood base.

Exterior view photograph. Tunisia Pavilion exterior (lot C-468). The single storey Tunisia Pavilion was designed with traditional Tunisian architecture in mind. The blank, white facade was intricately lined with blue tiles at its base. The entire pavilion was surrounded by a moat, reflective of the country's Mediterranean setting. The pavilion consisted of exhibition areas and a restaurant arranged around a central patio. A skydome located over the patio brought light into the building's core. Craftsmen could be found through the exhibition beating copper or making carpets by hand. The 100 seat restaurant served traditional Tunisian cuisine. Rectangular volume. Structural steel with wood stud framing and stucco on metal lath. (S: 81' x 129' --- A: 14,700 sq. ft. --- H: 17')

Interior view photograph. Costume handmade for Trinidad and Tobago's annual carnival.