Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Unisphere
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: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Peace • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1964.
Location. 40° 44.76′ N, 73° 50.712′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It is on Avenue of the States north of United Nations Avenue South, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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 Unisphere (within shouting distance of this marker); NYC Bomb and Forgery Squad Explosion Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Unisphere
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
