the glass monument thing in front of Spaceship Earth

[EPCOT Explorer]

I have to ask... What monument? I went to WDW as a child in 1976 and then not again until I took my own children in '98 so I pretty much missed the glorious beginnings of Epcot. Does anyone have a link to a photo of the monument you are talking about?

It's still there, BTW...Just no sculpture on it...and it's been painted brown for LaL.:wave:

 

[SirNim]

I love this video of it.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I love this video of it.

*curses inability to see youtube at school*:lookaroun

*bookmarks for future viewing*

 

[SMRT-1]

I love this video of it.

that video is the bomb! LOL

seriously though...that fountain looks empty without it there.

 

[hwdelien]

Thanks for the photos and the video link. Wish I could have gone to Epcot in those days.

 

[marni1971]

I can only assume since it was phased out from 1994 onwards slowly but surely (don`t mention the plaza paving!) it was decided it was out of place at the entrance. Funny how what goes around comes around.

Regarding the 1997 photo, I`m afraid I do have an explanation. That is a MKIV monorail. The photo may be copyright 1997, but was taken in 1982. I`d say end of September. The sculpture was late in arriving at the park - it was in position just in time for the opening. A close look will show no American Gardens covered stage, now Showcase entrance stores, the Seas plot is still dirt, and that the Centorium extention isn`t built, further placing the photo to at least pre 1985.

As an addition, I wasn`t sure, but it looks like that is the Stargate Restaurant extention being built - something being done around September 1982. Any chance of a larger sized pic?

Bit of a thread bump - but I`ve an answer. The photo was indeed a publicity photo, from September 1982. The sculpture arrived late from California, arriving on September 20th, and was installed in the week 21-28 September 1982. From the first week of September onwards there were cast and worker previews, hence the guests in the photo.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Bit of a thread bump - but I`ve an answer. The photo was indeed a publicity photo, from September 1982. The sculpture arrived late from California, arriving on September 20th, and was installed in the week 21-28 September 1982. From the first week of September onwards there were cast and worker previews, hence the guests in the photo.

Martin, that's fantastic work.:sohappy:


How did you ever find out?

 

[marni1971]

Martin, that's fantastic work.
How did you ever find out?

I thank you

I was sent something by a good friend. Would it be too much to tell you by the end of Tuesday September 21st 2 of the 3 scultures were in place?

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I thank you

I was sent something by a good friend. Would it be too much to tell you by the end of Tuesday September 21st 2 of the 3 scultures were in place?

That must have been a interesting sight to see!


And you were SENT something...?:lookaroun Oh, Martin....Don't tell me you have one of them!!??!

 

[SirNim]

That must have been a interesting sight to see!


And you were SENT something...?:lookaroun Oh, Martin....Don't tell me you have one of them!!??!

Maybe a receipt or shipping invoice! :lol: That would be something.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Maybe a receipt or shipping invoice! :lol: That would be something.

That too.:lol:


*happy this thread is back*:lol:

 

[CaptainAshley]

miss it

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

miss it

I miss the little boz with a question mark too?:lookaroun:lol:


What were you trying to post? Need help?

 

[unkadug]

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miss it

Your HTML is off. Plus I don't think you can link to a myspace page anyway.