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Unisphere

Queens (New York City), New York
Unisphere in Queens (New York City), New York
Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size140 ft
Built1964
TypeGiant objects

A stainless steel globe 140 feet tall and 120 feet across, built by the American Bridge Company as the centerpiece of the 1964-65 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It became a city landmark in 1995 and is cared for by NYC Parks.

Where is Unisphere?

Unisphere is in Queens (New York City), New York. GPS: 40.74639, -73.84500.

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Where is Unisphere?

Unisphere is in Queens (New York City), New York. Its GPS position is 40.74639, -73.84500. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Unisphere?

140 ft.

When was Unisphere built?

Unisphere dates from 1964.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Unisphere?

The closest on our map are World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower) in Edison (about 29 miles away as the crow flies), Uncle Sam Statue in Danbury (about 49 miles away as the crow flies), The Big Duck in Flanders (about 65 miles away as the crow flies).

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