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Unisphere and Rocket Thrower in Flushing Meadows Park

A Symbol of Queens From the 1964-65 World's Fair

Unisphere and the Rocket Thrower in Flushing Meadows Park

Unisphere and the Rocket Thrower in Flushing Meadows Park

Photo by NYC & Company
The Unisphere and the statue of the Rocket Thrower are both from the 1964-65 World's Fair, held in Flushing Meadows Park.

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