Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Restaurant
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016
1. Restaurant Marker
The four round benches once served as planters for Sugar Maple trees, the official tree of New York State. The wall behind the benches was open to a cafeteria style serving area with counters and vending machines. Guests were able to warm their food purchases in a demonstration Amana Radar Range, thus introducing them to microwave cooking.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
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 Avenue S, on the right when traveling north. The marker is inside the 1964-5 Worlds' Fair New York State Pavilion at Flushing Meadow Park. 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. The New York State Pavilion became a movie set (here, next to this marker); Observation Towers (here, next to this marker); Remnants from the ruins (here, next to this marker); “Lucy Day” at the New York World’s Fair (here, next to this marker); Live Performances (here, next to this marker); Mezzanine Tour of New York State (here, next to this
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016
2. The Restaurant Area
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 179 times since then and 9 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. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
