288 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)
Poster
Century 21 Exposition World of Art poster, Seattle, April 21 - October 21, 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 Fine Arts Pavilion, part of the World of Art theme contained five…
ID Number:1963.3119.54d
Date:1962
Poster
Century 21 Exposition Japanese language poster, Seattle, April 21 - October 21, 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 from around the world. The exposition's displays and attractions were centered around themes of science and technology, but included showcases for a variety of word cultures.Produced by the U. S. Department of Commerce, this…
ID Number:1963.3119.54g
Date:1962
Photograph
Space Needle and Horiuchi Mural, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In this view, the 606-foot-tall Space Needle is shown behind the giant mural created by renowned Northwest artist, Paul Horiuchi. A symbol of the fair, the Space Needle is topped by a circular, glass-enclosed housing that contains an observation deck and revolving restaurant. The 60 by 17-foot ceramic mural was at the time considered the largest work of art in…
ID Number:1963.3119.65.2
Date:1962
Photograph
Exterior of the African Nations Pavilion, 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:1963.3119.65.5
Date:1962
Photograph
Exterior of Paris Spectacular Wax Museum, 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:1963.3119.65.14
Date:1962
Photograph
Interior view of Government of Japan Pavilion, 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:1963.3119.65.20
Date:1962
Photograph
Night view of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Republic of China (Taiwan) Pavilion was located on International Plaza South. The two-story Pavilion displayed textiles, furniture, photographs, and ceramics. Shown here is the exterior of the pavilion with the Space Needle in the background. Embossed on image: World's Fair-Seattle, Washington 1962 Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Acme Publications.
ID Number:1963.3119.65.27
Date:1962
Photograph
Stores at Boulevards of the World, 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:1963.3119.65.33
Date:1962
Photograph
State of Alaska Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the photograph, people stroll in front of the Alaska pavilion. Inside, displays provided information on the economic development, culture, history and geography of Alaska, which had only recently, in 1959, become a state. A dramatic presentation of the Aurora Borealis was projected on the dome of the building, 44 feet above the ground. Embossed on image: World's Fair-Seattle, Washington…
ID Number:1963.3119.65.37
Date:1962
Photograph
Exterior of Government of the Philippines Pavilion, 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:1963.3119.65.40
Date:1962