Tag: Knoxville Sunsphere

• Downtown Knoxville

  

  Constructed in 1982 for the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Sunsphere is 266′ tall and has windows infused with 24-karat gold dust. Also, since my last visit, it’s been painted blue. It would look wonderful behind glass in a frame, on an empty wall in your home or office. To such ends, prints are available…

  Photography, Structures

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• Urban Reflections

  

  Built in 1982 for the World’s Fair, the Sunsphere structure stands 266 feet tall, weighs 600 tons and has windows that are layered in 24-karat gold dust. And, it’s viewing platform inside can accommodate up to 86 visitors. Prints available here.

  Photography, Structures

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• Tennessee Amphitheater

  Prints available. Located in downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee Amphitheater was constructed in 1982 for the World’s Fair, along with the Knoxville Sunsphere. Song for Today Tennessee Jed, by Grateful Dead (1972) – see lyrics here.

  Music, Photography, Structures

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