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

“Lucy Day” at the New York World’s Fair

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016

1. “Lucy Day” at the New York World’s Fair Marker

The screen showed clips from the "Lucy Day" event.

Inscription. On “Lucy Day” August 31, 1964, Lucille Ball from the TV series “I Love Lucy” stood here beside this staircase for press photos. One such photo is shown on the right. She also entertained visitors on stage here in the pavilion as she did the “twist”, an early 60s dance made popular by Chubby Checker.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women.

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 Avenue of the States south of United Nations Ave 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. Live Performances (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 (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.

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

Also see . . . Lucille Ball. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

“Lucy Day” footprints image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016

2. “Lucy Day” footprints

Lucille Ball image. Click for full size.

from Wikipedia., 1955

3. Lucille Ball

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 467 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.