Item 3B.01 - Czechoslovakia Restaurant Praha

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Exterior view photograph. Czechoslovakia Pavilion (lot C-443) rear exterior showing restaurant "Praha". The two storey Czechoslovakia Pavilion consisted of two bulidings linked by an entrance hall. A simple, clear architectural strategy provided a harmonious backdrop for the exhibition's exciting displays. The first building featured two levels of exhibition space with a central courtyard which drew some of the largest crowds at Expo. Czechoslovakian art, technology and industry were presented to visitors through an attractive mixture of light, sound and video. The Hall of Centuries exhibit showcased texts and artifacts from ancient royalty. In the Hall of Tradition, visitors could find old and new glass and crystal and learn about their manufacturing processes. The World of Children enchanted the pavilion's younger visitors featuring puppet shows performing traditional tales. The second building featured four restaurants; Le Bistro served light snacks; the Bratislava Inn was a wine tavern; the Castle Restaurant featured fine Czechoslovakian cuisine; and the Prague was home to the famous pilsener Urquell beer. Offices, a gift shop and a theatre could also be found in this second Czechoslovakian building. Rectangular volumes. Steel trusses and framework (fabricated in Czechoslovakia) with glass and hand glazed terracotta (S: 293' 4" x 146' --- H: 42' 6")