169 results for: World's Fair Photo
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Officials in front of Space Needle, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1962
This photo shows fair and local and state officials in front of the Space Needle. Handwritten on verso: Left to right - 1. Joseph E. Gandy; 2. Gov. Albert Rosellini; 3. unidentified; 4. unidentified; 5. Mayor Gordon Clinton.
ID Number:1965.3598.9.1
Date:Circa 1962
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Officials looking at plans for Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
This photo shows fair official reviewing the plans of fair buildings. Handwritten on verso: L-R - Joseph E. Gandy, Palmer Hoyt, Alfred R. Rochester, Ewen C. Dingwall. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Gene Weber Photograph - 912-A Pine Street, Seattle 1, Washington - MAin 4-2268.
ID Number:1965.3598.9.2
Date:Circa 1961
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Portrait of department heads, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Some of the Seattle World's Fair department heads pose for a portrait in this photo: Back row, from left: Russell Mowrey (controller, 1959-1961), Clayton Young (site development), Donald Foster (exhibits), Frederic Schumacher (operations), Jay Rockey (public relations), Donald Fry (underwriting), George Whitney (concessions)Front row, from left: Harold Shaw (performing arts), Ewen Dingwall (vice president and general manager), Joseph Gancy (president),…
ID Number:1965.3598.9.43
Date:1962
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Fair officials looking at Century 21 poster, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1962
The Seattle World's Fair was a politically-important event for Seattle, Washington state, and the nation. Here, U.S. Senator Warren G. Magnuson (seated one in from the right) examines a fair poster along with officials of the fair. Next to him on the right is Edward Carlson, chair of the World's Fair State Commission and promoter of the Space Needle. James…
ID Number:1965.3598.9.47
Date:Circa 1962
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Washington State Coliseum construction bidding meeting, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1959
In this photo, World's Fair Commission Executive Director Alfred Rochester, seated at the head of the table, opens bids on the Washington State Coliseum (later KeyArena and now Climate Pledge Arena) construction contract. Men with paper and pens are shown taking notes about the contract. Stamped on verso: Exclusive photo by Forde Photographers - Art Forde - John Hardin -…
ID Number:1965.3598.9.67
Date:Circa 1959
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Joseph Gandy and Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges at construction site for Seattle World's Fair, circa 1960
"Construction progress on the U.S. Science Pavilion at Century 21 Exposition was inspected by Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges, shown here, right, with Century 21 President Joseph E. Gandy. The five-building pavilion, being built to house 'in complete detail the many scientific achievements of this nation,' is part of the $9,000,000 U.S. Government participation in the 1962 space age world's…
ID Number:1965.3598.9.98
Date:Circa 1960
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World's Fair Oldsmobile cars, Seattle, November 1961
Oldsmobile was named the Official Car for the Seattle World's Fair, "And appropriately so! For just as the Fair offers a projected view of the world of the future, so does Oldsmobile indicate the trend of automobile achievements...in style, performance, luxury and comfort!"Here, Ewen C. Dingwall, left, managing director of Century 21, stands in front of the Coliseum with Donald…
ID Number:1965.3598.9.129
Date:1961
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Bell System exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Bell Solar Battery, Direct Distance Dialing, Push Button Telephoning and Electronic Central Office are a few of the displays in the east wing of the Bell System building which capture the attention of Fair-goers. Each tells a story of research, engineering and dependability to provide the ultimate in modern communications service for home, business and national defense. Typed on…
ID Number:1965.3598.15.9
Date:1962
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Game at the United Air Lines exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Electronic games can be played by spectators visiting United Air Lines exhibit in Building 37 - the Hall of Industry at the Seattle World's Fair. Visitors will be able to test their skill with 'INSTAMATIC,' the airline's new electronic reservations system which has three games built into the computer for matching wits with the machine in speed, accuracy and memory.…
ID Number:1965.3598.15.27
Date:1962
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Tree of Life sculpture, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Shown here is 'The Tree of Life,' one of three pieces of sculpture by Everett DuPen, depicting 'The Evolution of Man.' These sculptured forms are located in a pool near the Washington State Coliseum (to the right). In the background is the 600-foot Space Needle." Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash.,…
ID Number:1965.3598.17.3
Date:1962