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Old Forge, New York: World's Fair Peace Arch

Named "Peace Through Understanding," this idealistic relic of the 1964-65 New York World's Fair is now a capitalist tool.

Address:
3183 NY-28, Old Forge, NY
Directions:
In the parking lot of Water Safari Resort. East edge of town, on the north side of NY-28
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World's Fair Peace Arch

There's no mention of its origins at the Worlds Fair. It now serves as advertising for the Water Safari.

[Annie, 10/05/2021]
World's Fair Peace Arch

The arch now serves to announce the Water Safari at the Enchanted Forest.

[Annie, 03/27/2021]

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