World's Fair LbNA #31419 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | May 22, 2007 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Knoxville |
| County: | Knox |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Michel LaBranche  |
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| Found by: | Not yet found! |
| Last found: | N/A |
| Last edited: | May 22, 2007 |
THIS BOX IS MISSING AND NO LONGER IN SERVICE as of July 30, 2007.
Just the facts:
On 01 May 1982, a World Fair opened in Knoxville, Tennessee; it closed 31 October 1982, and the theme was "Energy Turns the World".
Twenty-two countries, and seven US states constructed exhibits. Total attendance was 11,127,786. This colorful stamp commemorates that event. The golden "Sun Sphere" remains today as the most obvious reminder of those bygone days.
As an aside, the Sun Sphere marks the center of another series of very clever and interesting boxes depicting the nine planets that you will want to look for in and around Knoxville. At this writing, 4 of the 9 "Rocks from the Sun" have been finished and placed.
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In the late 18th century, Gov. John Sevier (1745-1815) was 'the man' around these parts. Indian fighter he was, and some say a ladies man. Unfortunately, he was also a man of vision because one day while scouting for a future University site, a group of Cherokees surrounded and killed him. Unknown by most, his mummified body, was found while construction for the World Fair was ongoing. We picture his remains here for the first time for the world to see! Knowing you will want to visit the Governor, pay your respects, and find a little memento of the World Fair, we give you explicit directions below.
There are a number of ways to shed some light on the right path to enter Worlds Fair Park, but none Keener than to go by the old Oak. Under and over, over and under you go. Shucks! you're almost here and you've just begun!
The hunt is Grand and Oh baby it just feels so right. Oh yes! So right! If you have Found the right place you must leave the same way you came in, the Speed Limit is just 15 mph; just keep to the outside to find the Governor. What he never saw nor dreamed of for Knoxville is now behind him, and layed low forever.
Thanks to Castles16, Griffin, GA, for carving this stamp!
Just the facts:
On 01 May 1982, a World Fair opened in Knoxville, Tennessee; it closed 31 October 1982, and the theme was "Energy Turns the World".
Twenty-two countries, and seven US states constructed exhibits. Total attendance was 11,127,786. This colorful stamp commemorates that event. The golden "Sun Sphere" remains today as the most obvious reminder of those bygone days.
As an aside, the Sun Sphere marks the center of another series of very clever and interesting boxes depicting the nine planets that you will want to look for in and around Knoxville. At this writing, 4 of the 9 "Rocks from the Sun" have been finished and placed.
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In the late 18th century, Gov. John Sevier (1745-1815) was 'the man' around these parts. Indian fighter he was, and some say a ladies man. Unfortunately, he was also a man of vision because one day while scouting for a future University site, a group of Cherokees surrounded and killed him. Unknown by most, his mummified body, was found while construction for the World Fair was ongoing. We picture his remains here for the first time for the world to see! Knowing you will want to visit the Governor, pay your respects, and find a little memento of the World Fair, we give you explicit directions below.
There are a number of ways to shed some light on the right path to enter Worlds Fair Park, but none Keener than to go by the old Oak. Under and over, over and under you go. Shucks! you're almost here and you've just begun!
The hunt is Grand and Oh baby it just feels so right. Oh yes! So right! If you have Found the right place you must leave the same way you came in, the Speed Limit is just 15 mph; just keep to the outside to find the Governor. What he never saw nor dreamed of for Knoxville is now behind him, and layed low forever.
Thanks to Castles16, Griffin, GA, for carving this stamp!