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The Fountain
| FOUNTAIN |
LOCATION |
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Fountain of the Continents |
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- Theme Center, under Unisphere,
main axis south end of promenade
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| CONSULTANTS |
AREA |
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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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- Diameter of Pool Basin
- 300 feet
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| CONTRACTORS |
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- D. Fortunato, Inc.-General
- Hatzel & Buehler-Electrical
- T.F. Mulligan-Mechanical
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Source: Operations
Manual - New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation
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| The Fountain surrounding the
Unisphere features a double ring of water jets, projecting vertical
streams of water from 8 to 40 feet in height, simulating an advancing
wave action. The globe seemingly floats in space, on a number
of water sprays. The rising and falling motion of the advancing
wave pattern suggests a rotation of the Unisphere. There are
96 streams in all, propelled by motors totalling 400 horsepower,
delivering over 15,000 gallons of water per minute. A modified
form of this fountain will be retained for the post-fair park. |
Gallery
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A very pretty shot of
Unisphere surrounded by the Fountain of the Continents. (Courtesy of Ray Dashner)
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Source: ©
2001 Ray Dashner
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This aerial shows Unisphere
ringed by the fountains. The rising and falling motion can also
be noted in the shot by the varying hights of the sprays. (Courtesy of Craig Bavaro)
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Source: New York
World's Fair 1964/1965 Corporation Publicity Photo
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