Silver Spring, Maryland: Giant Earth Globe
Built in 1966, this map-like metal frame earth is 40 feet tall.
- Address:
- Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD
- Directions:
- On the southeast corner of Rossmoor Blvd and Hwy 97/Georgia Ave. Park in the Leisure World Plaza shopping center lot on the north side of Rossmoor.
- Admission:
- Free
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Was driving by and I saw this big guy just hanging out. I parked in the plaza and walked right up. It's bigger in person than it appears in photos.
[Danny, 06/15/2019]
A large metal replica of the Earth has the capability of spinning. Sometimes they decorate the globe for special occasions.
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The globe was built at the entrance to Leisure World, a retirement community, in 1966. It's 40 feet tall and weighs two tons. It bears a strong resemblance to the Unisphere in New York City, which is 100 feet taller.