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For those who took interest in my album on "Expo 58", here is a good quality present day photograph of the Atomium...


For those who took interest in my album on "Expo 58", here is a good quality present day photograph of the Atomium in Brussels.
Sorry, Margaret, this is not a vintage photograph !
I won't do it again...
Laurent
(Photo comes from Internet)
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  1. Mike MartinMarch 7, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks, Laurent TRUILLET - this structure is iconic and I'm glad to see it's been well-maintained over the years!

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  2. Laurent TruilletMarch 7, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Mike Martin It has been more than well maintained - It has been renovated...
    The original outer surface of the balls was aluminium and they finally tarnished.
    In 2002, it was decided to replace the complete aluminium sheathing by stainless steel. It looks now exactly like this photo, and hopefully for a long time. Anyway, better than it ever looked in 1958 !
    LT

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  3. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)March 7, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Updates are OK. LOL Honestly you guys sometimes. lol.

    I think it is nice that they are taking care of it and making it last. Those things were marvels of the time.

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  4. Ann KennedyMarch 7, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Wow! That is a great current photo. It must be very striking in the bright sun.

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