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Image of Gayway, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Gayway, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. As planned, the exposition left behind a fairground and numerous public buildings and public works; some credit it with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life. The site, slightly expanded since the fair, is…
ID Number:1963.3119.65ii
Date:1962
Image of Space Needle and Monorail, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Space Needle and Monorail, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. As planned, the exposition left behind a fairground and numerous public buildings and public works; some credit it with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life. The site, slightly expanded since the fair, is…
ID Number:1963.3119.65o
Date:1962
Image of Interior of European Communities Pavilion, France Exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Interior of European Communities Pavilion, France Exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. As planned, the exposition left behind a fairground and numerous public buildings and public works; some credit it with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life. The site, slightly expanded since the fair, is…
ID Number:1963.3119.65pp
Date:1962
Image of Seattle Police Tug-of-War champions, July 1924
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Seattle Police Tug-of-War champions, July 1924

The Seattle Police Sports Association was organized in 1922 to for members of the police department. Seattle police athletes competed against other departments from Tacoma, Portland, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, and other Northwest cities in track and field events, such as the 100 meter dash, javelin throw, and various marksmanship events. In July 1924, the Seattle Police Department won the Tug-of-War…
ID Number:1964.3355.2
Date:1924
Image of Seattle YMCA Relay Team, April 11, 1896
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Seattle YMCA Relay Team, April 11, 1896

On April 10, 1896, the four members of the Seattle YMCA Relay Team easily shut out runners from the University of Washington, the Seattle, Tacoma, and Oregon Athletic Clubs, and other teams to become relay champions of the Pacific Northwest Races. Wearing their ribbons and medals, they posed for their official photo on the following day. The mile-long relay race…
ID Number:1964.3472.5
Date:1896
Image of Queen City Hose Team members posing for tournament, 1889
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Queen City Hose Team members posing for tournament, 1889

The creation of the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) can be traced back to July 6th, 1876, when the all-volunteer Seattle Engine Company No.1 was organized. In 1883, the City Charter was amended to create and fund equipment, but not staff, for a centralized municipal fire department. The volunteer-based system persisted until pressure from the insurance industry and citizens after the…
ID Number:1965.3520.9
Date:1889
Image of Pavilion of Electric Power, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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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
Image of Opera House interior, Seattle World's Fair, 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
Image of Domestic Commerce and Industry building, Seattle World's Fair, ca. 1961
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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
Image of Danish postman in front of Denmark Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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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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