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Image of ION armchair from Space Needle revolving restaurant, 1962

ION armchair from Space Needle revolving restaurant, 1962

The iconic Space Needle in Seattle was built for the 1962 World's Fair, entitled "Century 21" celebrating new innovation and technology and a futuristic theme. The revolving restaurant, "Eye of the Needle," opened for the fair and soon became a top dining destination for Seattleites and visitors to the city. Gideon Kramer, a Seattle designer, artist, inventor, teacher, builder, lecturer,…
ID Number:1981.7348.1
Date:1962
Image of Club 21 Member Scrip Book from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Club 21 Member Scrip Book from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This scrip booklet for the Seattle World's Fair was issued to Victor Denny, a descendant of the Denny family, early white settlers to the area.
ID Number:1983.69.8
Date:1962
Image of Souvenir Space Needle umbrella from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Souvenir Space Needle umbrella from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The MOHAI collection contains an abundant number of souvenirs, tickets, photos, and other ephemera from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair in 1962, including this souvenir plastic umbrella featuring the Space Needle, Monorail, and the Century 21 logo.
ID Number:1984.125.2
Date:1962
Image of Table lamp from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Table lamp from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The MOHAI collection contains an abundant number of souvenirs, tickets, photos, and other ephemera from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair in 1962, including this souvenir table lamp featuring the Space Needle on one side and a birdseye view of the fairgrounds on the other.
ID Number:1985.97
Date:1962
Image of Souvenir spoon from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Souvenir spoon from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The MOHAI collection contains an abundant number of souvenirs, tickets, photos, and other ephemera from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair in 1962. This souvenir spoon depicts the Space Needle and Colosseum, two iconic structures built for the Fair.
ID Number:1985.126.71
Date:1962
Image of Souvenir spoon from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Souvenir spoon from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This souvenir spoon was purchased at Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, by Floyd C. Miller who was the city's mayor for less than a year in 1969.
ID Number:1986.27.1
Date:1962
Image of Jim Beam decanter in the shape of the Space Needle, 1962

Jim Beam decanter in the shape of the Space Needle, 1962

The MOHAI collection contains a wide range of souvenirs from Seattle’s 1962 World's Fair, also known as the Century 21 Exposition. Kentucky-based brand Jim Beam made these themed decanters of their bourbon whiskey in the shape of the Space Needle.
ID Number:1986.27.12
Date:1962
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Raincoat, "Fairweather" made by Totem Sports Wear, 1962

This coat is made from a light, waterproofed cotton, so the “Fairweather” name could refer to those balmy rainy days that have only a light sprinkle—“fair” weather by Seattle standards. It likely also refers to the World’s Fair Seattle hosted from April to October of 1962.Seattle’s Totem Sportswear made this raincoat in their factory in South Lake Union. In 1962,…
ID Number:1992.2
Date:1962
Image of Space Needle pepper mill, souvenir from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Space Needle pepper mill, souvenir from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This souvenir was collected by Rick Lancaster whose avid interest in the 1962 World's Fair was predicated on the fact that it opened on his birthday (April 21) and he was a employed at the Seattle Center for a number of years.
ID Number:1992.72.1
Date:1962
Image of Tea cup and saucer, souvenirs from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Tea cup and saucer, souvenirs from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This souvenir was collected by Rick Lancaster whose avid interest in the 1962 World's Fair was predicated on the fact that it opened on his birthday (April 21) and he was a employed at the Seattle Center for a number of years.
ID Number:1992.72.6
Date:1962
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