The Roanoke Star

World's largest man-made star. Erected in 1949 as a symbol of the progressive spirit of Roanoke, Star City of the South.<br><br> Height of steel structure - 100 ft.<br> Height of star - 88 1/2 ft.<br> Weight of star - 10,000 lbs.<br> Weight of steel structure - 60,000 lbs.<br> Weight of concrete base - 500,000 lbs.<br> Depth of base - 6 1/2 ft.<br> Length of neon tubing - 2,000 ft.<br> Current consumed - 17,500 watts<br> Height above sea level - 1,847 ft.<br> Height above city - 1,045 ft.<br> Visibility from the air - 60 miles<br> Several possible color combinations<br> Illuminated every night till 12.