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New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965

$2,850
£2,165.04
€2,493.78
CA$4,077.21
A$4,471.62
CHF 2,306.20
MX$53,417.29
NOK 29,249.65
SEK 27,439.49
DKK 18,630.38

About the Item

New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965 Measures: 27.5" wide x 29.5" deep x 12.5" high Architects original model housed under plexiglass Edward Durell Stone, Architect This pavilion is an introduction to the religion of Christian Science. The visitor is invited to take a fresh look at his universe, his world, himself, his questions about religion - to explore a new approach to his deepest questions about God and man. After the fair, the pavilion was dismantled and shipped to Poway, California to serve as church edifice and Sunday school for the church. The building was eventually torn down in 2006 to make way for a new building. A rare piece of Worlds Fair / Christian Science history.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5199220894762

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