288 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)
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Couple viewing Fine Arts exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the Fine Arts Exhibition, visitors could see great masterpieces, American and international modern art, ancient Asian art, and Northwest Coast Indian art. Here, two visitors examine works by Pacific Northwest artists, in the Art Since 1950 gallery. Caption information from Seattle World's Fair, Official Souvenir Program.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.32
Date:1962
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Monorail at Westlake Station, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Monorail was built for the Fair by the West German company, Alweg International, to demonstrate "the cure for metropolitan traffic ills." This photo shows one of the two Monorail trains at Westlake Station. At the time the photo was taken, Westlake Center had not yet been built. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers - Art Forde, John…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.34
Date:1962
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IBM 1620 data processing machine on display, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The behavior of an elastic ball bounced on a hard surface is mathematically simulated by an IBM 1620 data processing system and visually traced by a CalComp digital plotter linked to the computer. This 'bouncing ball' problem is demonstrated daily in the 'Tools of Science' area of the U.S. Science Exhibit at the World's Fair. Stamped on verso: Roger Dudley,…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.37
Date:1962
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Shirley Farnham taking photo of Space Needle, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Shirley Farnham 'shoots' one of the three elevators ascending the 600-foot Space Needle, one of the most-photographed subjects on the grounds of the Seattle World's Fair. A slowly-revolving 'ring' seating 225 patrons of the 'Eye of the Needle' restaurant is not visible from this close angle, nor are the observation platform and the flaming gas beacon which top the entire…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.45
Date:1962
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International Fountain and Space Needle at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"The $350,000 Seattle International Fountain is described as a 'marriage of space age technology and classic simplicity.' In the background the 600-foot World's Fair Space Needle towers as further evidence of the space age."The fountain was designed by Japanese architects Kazuyuki Matsushita and Hideki Shimizu. Its domed shape and bowl lined with white rock chips were said to resemble a…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.50
Date:1962
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Electricab booth, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"At your service on the Fairgrounds. Electricab Guided Tours & Taxis. Whether you want a complete guided tour of the fairgrounds or just a lift from here to there, ELECTRICABS are at your service. You'll find our drivers to be excellent guides...trained, courteous, knowledgeable." Here, an Electricab waits for passengers at its ticket booth next to the Coliseum. Queen Anne…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.52
Date:1962
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Monorail car interior, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Clean lines and wide open interiors of the Alweg monorail trains offer passengers a pleasing ride to the Seattle World's Fair. The trains are 122 feet long and 10 feet wide. There are seats for 124 passengers and ample room for additional standing passengers for the quick 95-second ride to the fair." Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.53
Date:1962
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Child in maze at IBM exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. The exposition's displays and attractions were centered around themes of science and technology, but included showcases for a variety of world cultures.The International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation Pavilion was part of the “World of…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.60
Date:1962
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Gayway at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"At night the Gayway is a world of wonder. Lights shine on happy faces as World's Fair visitors tour the gayway seeking and finding fun and excitement in the rides and games." Caption by Seattle World's Fair Public Relations Department.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.69
Date:1962
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Costumed figures of Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Visitors of all ages could enjoy a wide variety of entertainment at Century 21. Among the many acts appearing at the fair were Yogi Bear (left) and Huckleberry Hound (right), popular children's television characters. Their show, at the Memorial Stadium, ran from July 15 to 22. Handwritten on verso: Seattle City Light News.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.84
Date:1962