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The Sunsphere Knoxville, TN
Fun Facts!
The World’s Fair Park was initially created for the 1982 World’s Fair Exhibition with the theme “Energy Turns the World”.
The Sunsphere, which was the icon for the fair, was constructed in 1981 and stands 266ft high and 26 stories tall. The gold globe itself is 5 stories tall and each pane of glass is made of 24-karat gold. During the fair for $2, you could ride the elevator up to the 4th floor to the observation deck that offers an incredible 360 view of Knoxville.
The Sunsphere and the Amphitheater are the only two remaining original structures built for the 1982 Fair
The Sunsphere Knoxville, TN
Fun Facts!
The World’s Fair Park was initially created for the 1982 World’s Fair Exhibition with the theme “Energy Turns the World”.
The Sunsphere, which was the icon for the fair, was constructed in 1981 and stands 266ft high and 26 stories tall. The gold globe itself is 5 stories tall and each pane of glass is made of 24-karat gold. During the fair for $2, you could ride the elevator up to the 4th floor to the observation deck that offers an incredible 360 view of Knoxville.
The Sunsphere and the Amphitheater are the only two remaining original structures built for the 1982 Fair
