Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Unisphere
Photographed By Mary Ellen Coghlan, September 28, 2008
1. Unisphere Marker
Loated on granite base bordering the pool.
Dedicated toward man's aspirations to Peace Through Understanding and symbolizing his achievements in an expanding universe.
Built and presented by the United States Steel Corporation (USS) to the New York World's Fair April 22, 1964.
Made of Stainless Steel, the Unisphere is 140' high, 120' feet in diameter and weighs 700,000 pounds.
Erected 1964 by United States Steel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1916.
Location. 40° 44.796′ N, 73° 50.734′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Avenue of the States and United Nations Avenue North, on the left when traveling south. Access via exit 9P of the Grand Cental Parkway. The Unisphere and marker are just east of the Queens Museum of Art (the New York City Building during the 1964/64 New York World's Fair). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flushing NY 11355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Unisphere (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Unisphere (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Unisphere
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More about this marker. The Unisphere was the symbol of the 1964/65 New York World's Fair and was granted landmark status by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on May 10, 1995.
Regarding Unisphere. Extensive information about the Unisphere and the 1964/65 New York World's Fair can be found at: www.nywf64.com
Also see . . .
1. Unisphere. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation Wikipedia article. The cover of this B-52's "best of" compilation features the band in front of the Unisphere. (Submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Mary Ellen Coghlan, September 20, 2008
2. Unisphere
Additional keywords. Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Photographed By R. C.
3. Unisphere
The fountain under the Unisphere is no longer operational and is not being maintained by the Parks Department.
Photographed By R. C.
4. Unisphere
View from under the Unisphere looking upwards.
Photographed By R. C.
5. Unisphere
Its rings represent the orbits of the first American astronaut, the first Russian cosmonaut and the first communications satellite to orbit the Earth.
Photographed By R. C.
6. Unisphere
When the Unisphere was constructed, there were lights all over the sphere representing world capitols. Over the decades, vandals have destroyed the electrical wiring that powered the lamps.
Photographed By R. C.
7. Unisphere
Alternate view of Unisphere seen from below the sphere.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1965
8. The Unisphere, 1965
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 13, 2013
9. The fountains have been repaired and were running for the All-Star Game Weekend, 2013.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2009, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Warwick, New York. This page has been viewed 1,252 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on April 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2009, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Warwick, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 10, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 8, 9. submitted on April 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
