Site: Space Hall of Fame. A drawn proposal for a look-out tower with four wings. The main structure, drawn in green, is a central column with two crossing arches. A yellow torch is drawn at the very top of the column. The space between the arches is occupied by fountains. The margins around the main drawing are filled with handwritten text. Beginning in the upper left and moving clockwise the text reads: "Site: Space Hall of Fame John Glenn Pad Area Height 600' Materials Optional." Referring to the top portion of the column, the text reads: "Could hold lighted torch for night lighting. Upraised arms gold statue of man as space traveler. Lookout windows. Walk up to lookout windows - also a lift. Space Hall of Fame - 1 Level." Referring to the green cross at the bottom of the page, the text reads: "Elevator column Square glass enclosed landings & stairway. Four areas of cross to be 1 level at top of arches. Shops-displays-food, etc. Space Hall of Fame to be main floor of cross comprising all 4 wings of cross. 1 level." Referring to the empty space between the arches, the text reads: "Plaza area beneath arches."
Created by
Digitized by Benjamin G. Sullivan
Date Created
12/16/2020
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
ART Drawings
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