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Belgian Waffle House (Gaufres de Bruxelles) and Hofbrau Haus, 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:1963.3119.65c
Date: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
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Promotional leaflet for Japanese Village, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Japanese Village was situated near the Gayway and the Hawaiian Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair, encouraging visitors to step inside and "escape the Western World." This leaflet for the village includes illustrations, a calendar, and information describing each of the village's many attractions: real Japanese pearl divers diving for pearls, traditional Japanese tea cermonies, flower arranging by Japanese…
ID Number:1963.3119.107e
Date: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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Prince Philip at Seattle World's Fair, June 1, 1962
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visited the Seattle World's Fair on June 1, 1962. While there, he toured the British Pavilion and ate lunch at the top of the Space Needle. Here, Prince Philip looks on while a woman resembling Princess Margaret is greeted by a fair official. Newspaper articles make no mention of a visit by Princess Margaret. Handwritten…
ID Number:1965.3598.9.143
Date:1962
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Netherlands exhibit in European Communities Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"The Netherlands display in the European Communities Pavilion shows the region where the Zuiderzee project is being carried out. The white line shown indicates the contour of the former Zuiderzee with vertical dimensions 300 times the natural scale. The group of people studying the technical aspects of the display are, from left to right, Mr. Andre Lamy, Technical Advisor of…
ID Number:1965.3598.13.1
Date:1962
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Entrance to Japanese Village, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Crowds of Fairgoers visit the Japanese Village situated near the Gayway and the Hawaiian Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair. Within the village visitors can shop for souvenirs or watch the Japanese Tea Ceremony, the Japanese Pearl Divers [dive] for real pearls, or enjoy the display of model pagodas and architecture. Outside near the entrance snacks of Japanese food are…
ID Number:1965.3598.13.21
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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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