The World's Fair Bench


The style of bench that we use at the Clinton Community Garden, and used in large swathes of Central Park is the "World's Fair Bench," a very sturdy cast iron bench that can be moved around by two people, if you desire, or riveted down on a concrete base.

They come in various lengths, and here are some websites for manufacturers. I prefer the cast iron to the painted stainless steel for both aesthetics and durability, but folks like both.

This is the original 1939 World's Fair bench in different lengths.  They are more expensive than the links below, but they are absolutely indestructable and serve wonderfully for decades with virtually no upkeep. We have these in the CCG, which when we bought them, albeit,  were cheaper but have lasted for over 20 years with daily use in all weather.

Everbest,
Adam Honigman
Volunteer,
Clinton Community Garden

http://www.gardecor.com/kls/benches/benches.html


http://www.americantitan.com/Products/benches/bench_b16.html


http://www.landscapeelements.com/furnishings/benches/classic/3150/









Subj: [cg] Need tips on installing and purchasing park benches
Date: 9/3/04 10:45:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: g*@earthlink.net
To: community_garden@mallorn.com
Sent from the Internet



Hi, Folks!

Due to the great interest in our labyrinth project, I'm thinking that I
need to install a full-size park bench next to the labyrinth instead of the
small stone bench we had originally considered.

So, if you're going to install a park bench at your community garden (and I
know a lot of you have done this already), what type of park bench would
you buy?  Are the ones on "end of year clearance sale" at Sears Hardware
sufficient, or since this poor bench is going to be banged on by little
kids besides being used by labyrinth walkers to collect their thoughts, do
I need a more "heavy duty" bench.  And just where does one purchase "heavy
duty" park benches?

Also, once one gets the park bench, how does one secure it so that it
doesn't wander off (let alone being tipped over by aforementioned small
children)?  We'll be purchasing a small curved stone bench for the center
of the labyrinth -- any advice on how to secure it, also?

Thanks so much for your help!

Dorene

Dorene Pasekoff, Coordinator
St. John's United Church of Christ Organic Community Garden

A mission of
St. John's United Church of Christ, 315 Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA  19460


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