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Unisphere Theme Center
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LOCATION |
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Lighting Unisphere Theme Center |
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- Main Axis
- West end of Promenade
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| CONSULTANTS |
DESIGNERS |
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- Hamel and Langer
- 652 First Avenue
- New York 16, New York
- OR9-9140
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- Clarke and Rapuano, Inc.
- 830 Third Avenue
- New York 22, New York
- PL4-1030
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- Lighting Scheme
- Hamel & Langer
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| CONTRACTORS |
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- Hatzel & Buehler
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Source: Operations
Manual - New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation
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Light Tower
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typical
of five
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The Unisphere, 120-ft in diameter
and 135-ft high, is illuminated by a mobile lighting arrangement
devisied to resemble the day-night cycle of the globe. The effect
is accomplished by special lighting equipment, mounted on five
towers surrounding the theme center, at a 200-ft radious. Light
movement from east to west, simulates a rotation of the earth
and the setting sun. As darkness comes, blue floodlighting enhances
the effect. The entire performance is automatically controlled,
with sequential operations regulated by synchoronized timers.
A total of 35 ellipsoidal projectors and 30 mercury-vapor floodlights
are used, with a connected load of 279 kw. The composition presents
an enchanting vista from the promenades and walkways in the area. |
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Distribution
of Towers
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around
Unisphere
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Gallery
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Blue Lighting was used
to demonstrate darkness on the globe.
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Source: Flushing
Meadows-Corona Park Public Ceremonies Commemorative Booklet
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Arrangement of lighting
system can be see in this detailed model of the Light Towers.
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Source: New York
World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation Progress Report #8
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April 22, 1963
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The light towers can
be seen surrounding Unisphere in this aerial shot. (Courtesy of Craig Bavaro)
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Source: New York
World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation Publicity Photo
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