Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Live Performances

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016

1. Live Performances Marker

Inscription.
A daily schedule of marching bands, orchestras, choruses, and dancers showcased the diverse cultural institutions of New York State and neighboring communities. A stage once stood directly ahead.

After the fair closed the pavilion became a venue for concerts featuring such groups as The Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin. Later it was converted into a skating rink, thus the “Skate Rental” sign was not painted over in tribute to the pavilion’s post-fair uses.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 44.611′ N, 73° 50.669′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Avenue of the States and United Nations Avenue S, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Lucy Day” at the New York World’s Fair (here, next to this marker); Mezzanine Tour of New York State (here, next to this marker); New York State Pavilion (here, next to this marker); Skate Rental (here, next to this marker); World’s Largest Map

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(here, next to this marker); World’s Largest Suspension Roof (here, next to this marker); Observation Towers (here, next to this marker); Remnants from the ruins (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

More about this marker. The marker is inside the 1964-5 Worlds' Fair New York State Pavilion at Flushing Meadow Park.

Regarding Live Performances. The Grateful Dead played the New York Pavilion on July 11 and July 12, 1969. Led Zeppelin played there shortly thereafter, on August 30, 1969.

Also see . . .
1. Grateful Dead, New York State Pavilion, 07/11/1969 (YouTube, audio only, 42 mins.). (Submitted on September 30, 2017.)
2. Singer Bowl Music Festival (State Pavilion) (LedZeppelin.com). (Submitted on September 30, 2017.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photo 1. submitted on September 26, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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