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Dancers with fans, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Gracie Hansen's Paradise International provided Las Vegas-style entertainment on Century 21's Show Street. Ms. Hansen noted in a Seattle Times article that the Show Street was the "adult-education section" of the fair.Here, women in the Paradise International revue dance with large fans under glittering chandeliers. Handwritten on verso: Gracie Hanson's [sic] Paradise International, 1962 - Show Street.Caption information from The…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.2
Date:1962
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Water skiing show in Memorial Stadium, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Washington's Olympia Brewing Company (ad slogan "It's the water") sponsored Tommy Barlett's International Water Ski Stars in the World's Fair's "It's the Water" Water Ski Show. Four free shows per day were held in Memorial Stadium, in a large, ring-shaped, concrete "aquadrome" that held nearly a million gallons of water. Here, two male skiers speed around the aquadrome, carrying two…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.8
Date:1962
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Romeo and Juliet performance, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Romeo (John Stride, extreme left) watches the duel between Mercutio (Alec McCowen, left) and Tybalt (Thomas Kempinski, right) in the Old Vic's production of Romeo and Juliet. The play was performed by London's Old Vic touring repertory players and directed by Franco Zeffirelli at the Opera House. Typed on verso: The Old Vic Company. Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare. Director: Franco…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.17
Date:1962
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Jackie Souder's World's Fair band playing in Plaza of the States, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Plaza of the States - State ceremonies honoring each of the fifty states will be held in this flag-surrounded plaza, located in the geographic center of the Fairgrounds. Programs for the day will include outstanding performing arts talent from the honored state." Later known as the Flag Pavilion and Plaza, Fisher Pavilion and Plaza now occupy this site. Handwritten on…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.19
Date:1962
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Millionth visitor to Seattle World's Fair, May 19, 1962
On May 19, 1962, Evalyn Van Vliet became the 1,000,000th visitor to visit the Seattle World's Fair. "This is wonderful," she said. "I'm all shook up."Here, Mrs. Van Vliet rejoices near the north entrance to the fair as Seattle Times reporter Stanton Patty takes notes. Fair officials rolled out a blue carpet in her honor, and the Space Needle carillon…
ID Number:1965.3598.22.10
Date:1962
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Flight to Mars ride, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"A simulated Flight to Mars is part of the gigantic gayway at the Seattle World's Fair." Caption by Seattle World's Fair Public Relations Department.
ID Number:1965.3598.23.8
Date:1962
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Gayway, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Century 21's Gayway amusement park occupied three acres near the Space Needle and monorail station. The area featured over 20 rides, including a carousel, roller coaster, and a 1,400-foot overhead skyride. Visitors could also win stuffed toys and other prizes at a variety of concessions.This photo shows an overview of the Gayway, with a monorail train arriving to the right.…
ID Number:1965.3598.23.9
Date:1962
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Water skiers performing in Memorial Stadium, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Washington's Olympia Brewing Company (ad slogan "It's the water") sponsored Tommy Barlett's International Water Ski Stars in the World's Fair's "It's the Water" Water Ski Show. Four free shows per day were held in Memorial Stadium, in a large, ring-shaped "aquadrome" that held nearly a million gallons of water.Here, five skiers speed around the aquadrome in a pyramid. The shows…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.2
Date:1962
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Woman photographing interior of Coliseum, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Your step into the huge Coliseum is a step into the next century - over the threshold of the World of Century 21. You are an eyewitness to the future. In a shimmer of golden light, you enter the World of Century 21. It is a rainbow-hued world of cubed facades - optimistic, yet realistically aware of present-day threats."Here, a…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.24
Date:1962
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Couple viewing Fine Arts exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the Fine Arts Exhibition, visitors could see great masterpieces, American and international modern art, ancient Asian art, and Northwest Coast Indian art. Here, two visitors examine works by Pacific Northwest artists, in the Art Since 1950 gallery. Caption information from Seattle World's Fair, Official Souvenir Program.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.32
Date:1962