Worlds Largest Flag
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ggmorton
N 36° 00.983 W 114° 44.243
11S E 703898 N 3988133
The worlds largest flag was draped over the Hoover Dam in 1996 when the Olympic torch passed over the dam.
Waymark Code: WM29MD
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2007
Views: 266
The giant American flag was draped across Hoover Dam as the Olympic torch was carried across it in 1996, on its way to Atlanta, Georgia.
Thomas Demski had the flag made to capture the Guinness designation of the World's Largest Flag. It cost $80,000, weights 3,000 pounds, and measures 255 by 505 feet.
It took the efforts of 200 people and several hours to maneuver the flag across the dam. Unfortunately, high winds began to tear the fabric, and it was taken down after only a few hours. However, the flag was in place as the Olympic torch crossed the dam. Repairs to the flag cost $5,000.
Following Mr. Demski's death in 1999, the flag was purchased, and is currently owned by a private party.
For more information see:
http://www.superflag.com/
The included picture of the flag on the Hoover Dam and writeup is at the Nevada Welcome Center in Boulder City, NV. It is located at:
N 35 59.230
W 114 49.860
Date the Record Happened: 01/01/1996
Where did this record happen: Hoover Dam
Who Broke this record: Unbroken
Is there something to see here?: No
What is there to see here: Hoover Dam
Website that Shows record happening or area now: Not listed
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