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Space Needle and U.S. Science Pavilion under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The US Science Pavillion became the Pacific Science Center after the fair. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash., MA3-4100 - Gateway to the World, Century 21 Exposition, April 21-Oct 21, 1962.
ID Number:1965.3598.2.21
Date:Circa 1961
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Space Needle and sculptures, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The fair, open until 1:00 am, was well-lit at night for visitor enjoyment and safety. Here, a man views the Space Needle and the Horiuchi Mural from the base of a large sculpture.
ID Number:1965.3598.3.2
Date:1962
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Space Needle under construction viewed through Science Center arches, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The 600-foot World's Fair Space Needle is framed by the towering Science Arches of the U.S. Science Exhibit." In an interview with The Seattle Times, architects Minoru Yamasaki and Perry Johanson said, "We started the design in February 1960. It was done in four months. There were some advocates for a solid high building with a view. We decided the…
ID Number:1965.3598.3.3
Date:Circa 1961
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Space Needle under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"A 600-foot 'Space Needle' observation tower topped by a revolving restaurant is one of the feature attractions of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Two high-speed passenger elevators will carry visitors to the top, or to the intermediate platform and 220-seat restaurant, which will make a complete revolution each hour, and will afford a panoramic view of the lakes, mountains and…
ID Number:1965.3598.3.10
Date:Circa 1961
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Aerial of U.S. Science Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"In the middle of the six-acre U.S. Science Pavilion are fountains and pools bridged by raised platforms leading to the buildings. The Science Arches establish the square gothic architectural themes and serve as a distinctive landmark to visitors at the Seattle World's Fair."This view of the U.S. Science Pavilion, now the Pacific Science Center, was taken from the southwest of…
ID Number:1965.3598.4.6
Date:1962
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Aerial view of crowds waiting to enter Seattle World's Fair taken from east, 1962
"This aerial view of the World's Fair shows the southeast corner of the 74-acre Fair site, including the southeast gate. The white arches at upper left rise gracefully over placid pools in the courtyard of the spectacular U.S. Science Pavilion. At lower left is the geodesic dome of the Motor Co. exhibit which features a 'journey into space' in a…
ID Number:1965.3598.5.7
Date:1962
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Model of fairgrounds, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"Century 21 Exposition, America's space age world's fair, as it will appear on opening day April 21, 1962 in Seattle, Washington. Shown on the model are the Coliseum Century 21, $4,000,000 State of Washington financed pavilion; the $3,900,000 U.S. Science Pavilion; the new Seattle Civic Center complex, including concert hall seating 3,100, exhibit banquet hall, and small theater; and the…
ID Number:1965.3598.6.1
Date:Circa 1961
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Food vending machines, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Fairgoers could buy a hot meal from a vending machines in the Centuria concession area. The menu included hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, salmon, and salisbury steak.The man in this photo appears puzzled by the item he has just removed from a hot food vending machine at the World's Fair. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview…
ID Number:1965.3598.7.2
Date:1962
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Space Needle restaurant interior, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The revolving Eye of the Needle Restaurant, at the top of the Space Needle, served a variety of regional dishes. Visitors could enjoy a three-course meal of steak or salmon for $6.75 while watching the changing view below. Like much of the rest of the fair, the restaurant was decorated in shades of olive, orange, and gold. Handwritten on verso:…
ID Number:1965.3598.7.5
Date:1962
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Clayton Young, coordinating architect for the Seattle World's Fair, circa 1960
In 1957, Clayton Young was hired to serve as the coordinating architect for the development of Seattle's civic center and world's fair. Young orchestrated the transformation of the site from city neighborhood to Seattle World's Fair grounds to the Seattle Center. Young continued his connection with Seattle Center in many roles over several decades, among them on the board and…
ID Number:1965.3598.8.13
Date:Circa 1960