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View of the Space Needle, looking up from the base, Seattle, 1962
Designed by architect John Graham, the Space Needle is easily the most recognizable structure built for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). The Space Needle was built in less than one year for 4.5 million dollars by the Howard S. Wright Construction Company. The top of the Needle is 605 feet high, with the main observation deck at…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.1
Date:1962
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The pools of the Science Pavilion at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the center of the Science Pavilion complex, designed by Minoru Yamasaki, was a courtyard of fountains and pools bridged by platforms. The Science Pavilion exists today as the Pacific Science Center. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century 21 Exposition; Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 8.
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.2
Date:1962
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Le Petit Theatre, Seattle Word's Fair, 1962
Le Petit Theatre was located on Show Street, the "adult entertainment" section of the Century 21 Exposition. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century 21 Exposition; Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 111 & 113.
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.3
Date:1962
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Science Pavilion and Space Needle at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the center of the Science Pavilion complex, designed by Minoru Yamasaki, is a courtyard of fountains and pools bridged by platforms. Rising over the courtyard, these arches combine both gothic and modern architectural elements, creating a distinctive landmark. The Science Pavilion exists today as the Pacific Science Center. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.4
Date:1962
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The International Fountain and Washington State Coliseum at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The International Fountain was the product of an international competition won by two Tokyo architects. It was originally designed with a basin of irregularly shaped rocks to suggest the terrain of unexplored galaxies, and included colored lights. The fountain was completely replaced and expanded in a $6.5 million project in 1995, the sharp-edged rock replaced with a bowl and the…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.5
Date:1962
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Hydroelectric power relief map of Washington State, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Pavilion of Electric Power was easily identified by the 40 foot high dam replica which formed its backdrop. Floating in a pond at the base of the dam was this 22 foot relief map of Washington State. Illuminated plastic blocks, lamps, and neon tubing show the principal power dams of the state, the transmission network, and cities with populations…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.6
Date:1962
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Display in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Exhibit was located in the southwest corner of the International Plaza. The exhibit was NASA's first major attempt to tell the story of the United States space program. The introductory displays explained NASA's history and mission. Next was a section devoted to models and mock-ups of satellites. A small theater ran continuous showings…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.7
Date:1962
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Paul Bunyan's birthday cake display, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Located in the fair's Food Circus, Paul Bunyan's 128th birthday cake weighed 25, 000 pounds (plus decorations) and stood 23 feet tall, with a circumference of 60 feet. The recipe included 10,500 pounds of flour, 4000 pound of sugar, 7000 pounds of raisins, 1500 dozen eggs and a "Bunyan pinch" of salt: 100 pounds. The cake was mixed by Van…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.9
Date:1962
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Wagon advertising the Circus Berlin, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Circus Berlin performed every night of the Seattle World's Fair, at the Fair Stadium. Billed as the "world's greatest aerial circus," the performance included 10 acts, such as the flying trapeze and the high wire. Sign in image reads: See Circus Berlin Today, 1pm Stadium 4pm, Bonus Book Attraction, 1.00 Adults .50 ChildrenCaption information source: Seattle Times, 6-29-1962, p.…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.10
Date:1962
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Republic of Korea Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
More than 800 agricultural, mineral, and industrial products were displayed in the exhibit sponsored by the Republic of Korea on the west side of the International Mall. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century 21 Exposition; Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 84.
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.11
Date:1962