Mill Mountain Star (Roanoke, Virginia) | place with historical importance, signboard, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, interesting place

USA / Virginia / Cedar Bluff / Roanoke, Virginia
 place with historical importance, signboard, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, interesting place
Also known as the Roanoke Star. This is the largest freestanding illuminated man-made star in the world. Built in 1949, the star is 88.5 feet tall and contains 2,000 feet of neon tubing. It is visible for 60 miles from the air. The star is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Tqaiq9Ero
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Star
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Coordinates:   37°15'3"N   79°55'56"W

Comments

  • Probably the most recognizable object in Roanoke. It's cool during the day, but almost awe inspiring at night... almost
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