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Fountain of the Continents at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair

World's Fair Information Manual

FOUNTAIN

  • Fountain of the Continents

CONSULTANTS

  • Hamel and Langer
  • 652 First Avenue
  • New York 16, New York
  • OR9-9140
  • and
  • Clarke and Rapuano, Inc.
  • 830 Third Avenue
  • New York 22, New York
  • PL4-1030

CONTRACTORS

  • D. Fortunato, Inc.-General
  • Hatzel & Buehler-Electrical
  • T.F. Mulligan-Mechanical

LOCATION

  • Theme Center, under Unisphere,
  • main axis south end of promenade

AREA

  • Diameter of Pool Basin - 300 feet
Line Drawing

FEATURES

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.

Source: Operations Manual - New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation