The historic New York State Pavilion finished getting its fresh — and free — coat of paint on Thursday, just in time for a rare tour of the inside. The 1964 World’s Fair destination was restored to its original “American Cheese Yellow” with the help of a team of apprentice painters from the International Union of Painting and Allied Trades.
New York State Pavilion goes American Cheese Yellow ahead of open house weekend
The New York State Pavilion — a half-century old World’s Fair relic in Flushing Meadows Corona Park — is looking fresh after receiving a new coat of American Cheese Yellow paint.