288 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)
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Du Pen Fountain, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Floating sculpture - Underwater lighting of the pool and jets of the Du Pen Fountain, near the International Plaza, add to the mystery of the abstract bronze sculptures depicting the history of man. Numerous lighted fountains throughout Century 21's grounds are centers of interest for fairgoers." Caption by Seattle World's Fair Public Relations Department.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.90
Date:1962
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Top of the Space Needle, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The 605-foot Space Needle was one of the highlights of Century 21, the Seattle World's Fair. The Needle's color scheme followed the futuristic theme of the fair - Galaxy Gold for the roof, Astronaut White for the legs, Orbital Olive for the core, and Re-entry Red for the halo.Here, workmen put the finishing touches on the roof and halo. The…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.1
Date:1962
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Space Needle and monorail, Seattle, World's Fair, 1962
A number of the structures built for the 1962 World's Fair have become Seattle icons. Here, one can see three in the same view: the Space Needle, the Monorail, and the airy white arches of the U.S. Science Pavilion (now the Pacific Science Center). Handwritten on sleeve: Space Needle & Monorail.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.2
Date:1962
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Boy looking at French exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The French exhibit occupied a large portion of the ground floor of the Washington State Coliseum, now Key Arena. It showcased France's contributions to science and culture.Here, a boy looks at a model of Jacques Cousteau's diving saucer. The saucer's portholes, looking rather like eyes in this view, allowed divers to see life on the sea floor. Handwritten on sleeve:…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.3
Date:1962
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Artist's rendering of monorail, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1962
This photograph documents an artist rendering of the Seattle Monorail and the World's Fair. The purpose is uncertain. It was probably intended for a promotional poster, publication, or advertisement. Handwritten on sleeve: Artist's concept of Monorail.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.6
Date:Circa 1962
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France exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
France's exhibit occupied a large portion of the ground floor of the Washington State Coliseum, later Key Arena and now Climate Pledge Arena. Visitors wandering among the colorful cubicles learned about France's contributions to science and culture. Handwritten on sleeve: France Exhibit (inside Coliseum). Caption information from Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair, 1962.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.11
Date:1962
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Japanese Pavilion interior, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Government of Japan Pavilion had three themes - traditional cultural patterns, folk arts and crafts, and modern industrial progress. Here, visitors talk with pavilion hostesses wearing kimono. Handwritten on sleeve: Japanese Pavilion (interior).Caption information from Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
ID Number:1965.3598.26.14
Date:1962
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Gayway conceptual artwork, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The Gayway was the space-oriented amusement zone at the Seattle World's Fair, offering 20 rides which were either brand new or especially redone for the Fair. George K. Whitney, one of the men charged with developing the Gayway, grew up working at his family's amusement park in San Francisco, and spent two years as director of rides and development at…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.26
Date:Circa 1961
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Science Pavilion conceptual artwork, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
This photograph is of a conceptual drawing illustrating architect Minoru Yamasaki's vision of the Science Pavilion's soaring arches.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.28
Date:Circa 1961
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Space Needle, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
This image is composed of the shapes and colors of the Space Needle, the Century 21 Exposition/Seattle World's Fair Official Information Center roof, the sky, and a flowering cherry tree. Handwritten on sleeve: Space Needle in back of Flowering Tree & Pavilion.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.33
Date:1962