The world’s largest model world, the Unisphere was erected for the grand fair themed “peace through understanding.” Stephen Wilkes A small model of the Unisphere New York World’s Fair The Unisphere ...

Many New Yorkers have heard of the Unisphere, the visual focal point of the former World’s Fair grounds, today’s Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. But few bother to ask, what does it represent?

New York City’s best-known park is Central Park, but there’s plenty to see for visitors and locals who are willing to explore the outer boroughs. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a favorite for ...

Welcome to the first edition of The Geek’s New York, in which I, James Greene, Jr., give you Brits the lowdown on cool dork stuff to check out in my adopted hometown. First up: the Unisphere, located ...

Over at Brownstoner Queens, Montrose Morris tells the history of one of the most recognized landmarks in Queens: the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. As MM states, “the globe is an ...

Like a lot of leftover landmarks from the 1964–1965 World's Fair, the three reflecting pools taking up 10 acres of Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens are in sad shape. Called the The Fountain of ...