At first glance, the pavilion doesn't look too bad these days, especially from a distance. This 2002 view was taken from the former site of the General Motors pavilion. (CD #3 Set 15 #8)

A look inside tells a different picture. This view, also from 2002, shows how nature has taken over the once pristine Texaco map. Other views are even worse, showing old cars and broken refrigerators stored inside the former Tent of Tomorrow. The map was covered in gravel several years ago to arrest further deterioration in case there is any future hope of restoring it; having seen what was there when it was buried I don't think it can be saved. (CD #13 Set 61 #23)

Seen here in 1998, one might think the pavilion was still in use. Sadly, the once futuristic Sky Streak elevator wasn't whisking passengers up to the observation decks, nor was it likely to do so any time soon. The elevator was parked there by Charles Aybar, who worked at the roller rink, in an effort to save it from vandals. It has since been taken off the rails and is rotting away next to the towers. Charles has made many efforts over the years to try to save the pavilion from further ruin - click here for details on the project, and the sad news received from the city. (CD #7 Set 33 #44)