Construction of the 1964 Worlds Fair | Old New York City

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In 1964, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park became the center of the world when it hosted the World’s Fair, a massive celebration of innovation, culture, and the future. Among its most unforgettable attractions was the Sky Ride, a soaring aerial tram that lifted visitors high above the fairgrounds. Gliding quietly over the Unisphere, pavilions, and shimmering fountains, the Sky Ride offered a breathtaking panorama of the entire fair and the Queens skyline during one of the borough’s most iconic moment