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Unisphere

 
 
Unisphere Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
1. Unisphere Marker
Inscription.
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: ArchitectureArts, Letters, MusicPeaceScience & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1964.
 
Location. 40° 44.772′ N, 73° 50.675′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker is on Avenue of Africa north of United Nations Avenue South, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenue of Africa, Corona NY 11368, 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 Unisphere (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Unisphere (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Unisphere
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(about 300 feet away); NYC Bomb and Forgery Squad Explosion Memorial (about 500 feet away); Tsunami Memorial (about 500 feet away); Column of Jerash (about 500 feet away); Black, Trans & Alive (Qweens Song), 2021 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
 
The Unisphere image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
2. The Unisphere
 
 
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 46 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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