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Pavilion of Electric Power, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Water splashing over the spillways of a 40-foot-high model dam forms the background for the Pavilion of Electric Power exhibit of the Electric Utilities of Washington State. Theme of the exhibit is the harnessing of the power of flowing water to provide better living for less - electrically. A major feature is a 16-foot by 24-foot relief map of the…
ID Number:1965.3598.1.7
Date:1962
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Opera House interior, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Well known, top name performers are featured at the Seattle World's Fair 3,100 seat Opera House. The decor and well planned acoustics offer pleasant atmosphere and distinct sound throughout the interior of the Opera House. Performers during the fair included pianist Van Cliburn, folk musician Josh White, the Seattle Symphony and the San Francisco Ballet."Previously Seattle's Civic Auditorium, the building…
ID Number:1965.3598.1.14
Date:1962
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Domestic Commerce and Industry building, Seattle World's Fair, ca. 1961
A colorful, block-long Domestic Commerce and Industry exhibit building is virtually complete on the site of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. The 600-foot Space Needle also is taking shape in the background. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash. Gateway to the World, Century 21 Exposition, April 21-Oct 21, 1962. Caption by…
ID Number:1965.3598.1.47
Date:Circa 1961
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Danish postman in front of Denmark Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
A Danish Postman stops in front of the Government of Denmark Pavilion in between his postal deliveries. During a chat with the two fair visitors he explains how the pavilion is a showcase for Denmark's high achievement in design. The displays depict the Danish way of life and contains examples of craftsmanship and industry. Signs in image: Denmark. Danish Postman…
ID Number:1965.3598.1.50
Date:1962
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Building demolition on site of Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The building of the 74-acre Seattle World's Fair involved the demolition of area buildings and the clearing of land. This image, probably taken in 1960 or 1961, shows heavy equipment dismantling an as yet unidentified building in the area where the fair would be built. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash.,…
ID Number:1965.3598.1.52
Date:Circa 1961
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Aerial of Space Needle and fairgrounds during construction from southeast, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"Revolving sky restaurant takes shape atop the 600-foot Space Needle, spectacular tower of 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Its sturdy tapered 'legs' are formed with largest steel beams produced by U.S. Steel. High-speed elevators will carry diners and sightseers to a panoramic view of distant snow-capped mountains. Restaurant will seat 220."The tall structure on top of the Space Needle supported a…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.6
Date:Circa 1961
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International Fountain and Coliseum under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"In the foreground 150-foot excavation made for the future International Fountain. The circular center will eventually be a gigantic 'pod' with hundreds of tiny holes out of which water will rise 100 feet in the air. Washington State Coliseum in background." Today, the Coliseum, now Key Arena, and the fountain are still among the most popular places at Seattle Center.…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.9
Date:Circa 1961
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Interior of Coliseum under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"The mammoth interior of the giant Washington State Coliseum building, which is 11 stories high in its center and offers almost four acres of unobstructed space, will house the theme exhibit of Man in the Space Age at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. A six-story complex of cube-shaped structures is under construction to house the theme exhibit. On the floor…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.10
Date:Circa 1961
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Cubed structure for the World of Tomorrow exhibit under construction, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
This structure in the World of Tomorrow exhibit required the construction of over 3000 aluminum cubes, ramps and light fixtures to create a futurist effect. The completed structure, exhibited in the Washington State Coliseum (later the KeyArena) stood over sixty feet tall. Caption information source: Becker, Paula, and Alan Stein. The future remembered: The Seattle World's Fair and its legacy.…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.11
Date:1962
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Coliseum under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"Century 21 Exposition's 'world of the space age' theme building, the Coliseum 21, [being] built to house exhibits showing how man will work, live and play in the year 2000. It will be one of two Century 21 Exposition pavilions which are larger in size and scope than the American Pavilion at the Brussels World's Fair. The other: U.S. Science…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.15
Date:Circa 1961