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Built:
1982
Type: Tower
Maximum height: 266 feet / 81 meters
Location: World's Fair Park
City: Knoxville
State: Tennessee
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his unusual object was built for the 1982 World's Fair. It is a 266 foot tall steel tower. At the top is a five-story globe made up of bronze-coated reflective glass. It is the most recognizable landmark in Knoxville and quickly became the city's unofficial symbol, though it does adorn many official documents. During the fair, there was a restaurant in the globe. Now there's only a museum, but you can still go to the top and take in the view.
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