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Jackson, Kenneth T., and Keller, Lisa, eds. The Encyclopedia of New York City (2). New Haven, US: Yale University Press, 2010. ProQuest ebrary. Web. 27 October 2016.
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How big is flushing park
The park became the site of two world’s fairs (1939–40, 1964– 65), both largely the inspiration of Robert Moses. The fairs caused the addition of several features to the landscape and one of them is the Unisphere (a large steel globe and the centerpiece of the fair).
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Unisphere was designed by landscape architect Gilmore D. Clarke and built and donated by U.S. Steel as the symbol of the World’s Fair of 1964– 65, with its theme “Peace through Understanding.”
The largest globe in the world, it is 140 feet (42.7 meters) tall, has a diameter of 120 feet (36.6 meters), and is estimated to weigh 900,000 pounds (400,000 kilograms).
In 1994 the globe and its surroundings, including its reflecting pool and fountains, were renovated at a cost of $3 million. In 1995 it was designated a New York City landmark.
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After World War II, Flushing Meadow Park did open after closing for a long time, maintaining landscape architect Gilmore D. Clarke's site plan, as did the 1964– 65 World’s Fair, “Peace through Understanding.” Robert Moses was president of the World’s Fair Corporation, which leased the park from the city and issued $29.8 million in bonds. Unisphere was initially conceptually designed by landscape architect in aluminum with metallic mesh continents; Unisphere underwent a further refined industrial design in stainless steel by industrial designers at Peter Muller-Munk Associates, and with engineering and fabrication by American Bridge Company, a division of US Steel.[6] It is the world's largest global structure, rising 140 ft (43 m) and weighing 700,000 lb (320,000 kg)[7]. Some sources say the Unisphere weighs 900,000 lb (410,000 kg), a figure that includes the additional weight of its 100-ton inverted tripod base. The diameter of the sphere is 120 ft (37 m). It is constructed of Type 304L stainless steel.
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The city also lent $24 million (never repaid).
The symbol of the fair was the Unisphere, erected by U.S. Steel, Gilmore Clarke designer. Unlike the first fair, it lacked the sponsorship of the Bureau of International Expositions.
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edit- ^ The Encyclopedia of New York City (2). New Haven, US: Yale University Press. 2010-01-01. ISBN 9780300182576.
- ^ "The Unisphere Designation Report" (PDF). NYC.gov. Landmarks Preservation Commission. May 16, 1995. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ "Unisphere".
- ^ "Unisphere, 1960 - Photos - New York: The 1960s". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
- ^ "Unisphere (under construction)". NYPL Digital Collections. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
- ^ http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/unisphere.pdf
- ^ The Encyclopedia of New York City (2). New Haven, US: Yale University Press. 2010-01-01. ISBN 9780300182576.