294 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)
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Aerial view, looking north, of the Space Needle and Seattle World's Fair grounds, 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:1987.59.131.66
Date:1962
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Exterior of the Republic of China Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Republic of China Pavillion was located on International Plaza South. The Pavilion displayed textiles, furniture, photographs, and ceramics. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century 21 Exposition; Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 70.
ID Number:1987.59.131.90
Date:1962
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Aerial view of the Plaza of the States, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Plaza of the States was located just south of the International Fountain and United Nations Way, in the center of the fairgrounds. The flags of all the states surrounded the plaza and included commemorative plaques at the base of each flagpole. Each state was honored at the Fair with its own State Day with a special ceremony, including entertainment…
ID Number:1987.59.131.119
Date:1962
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Aerial view, looking west, of the Space Needle and Seattle World's Fair grounds with Elliott Bay, 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:1987.59.131.130
Date:1962
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Aerial view, looking northwest, of the U.S. Science Pavilion and the Seattle World's Fair grounds, with Elliott Bay, 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:1987.59.131.131
Date:1962
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U.S. Science Pavilion arches at night, 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 theme and serve as a distinctive landmark to visitors to the Seattle World's Fair."After the fair closed, the Science Pavilion became the Pacific Science Center. Quote in caption from Seattle World's…
ID Number:1987.59.145.3
Date:1962
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Fashion show model on runway, Century 21 Exposition, Seattle, 1962
This photograph was taken at the daily fashion show staged in the Fashion Pavilion during the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair). The image depicts a model dressed in white slacks and striped sweater posing for the photographer on the “stepping stone” runway above a perfumed pool, with audience in the background. Brand names of sponsoring apparel and cosmetic companies…
ID Number:1987.59.145.11
Date:1962
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Uwajimaya market at the Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In 1928, Fujimatsu Moriguchi, a Japanese immigrant in Tacoma, began selling homemade fishcakes and other Japanese staples from the back of his truck to Japanese laborers in the area. He and his wife Sadako opened a store in Tacoma that they named Uwajimaya, after Uwajima, the town where he had learned the retail business. In 1945, after their incarceration during…
ID Number:1987.59.131.96
Date:1962
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Bemis Bag Co. trailer with 1962 Seattle World's Fair ad painted on side, 1962
The Bemis Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed, and many other products. Amcor acquired the company in 2019.The Seattle plant began with production of textile bags and…
ID Number:1994.15.1.24
Date:1962
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Monorail and Space Needle, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Space Needle and monorail have both become Seattle icons. Both opened to the public in March 1962, before the opening of Century 21, the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1994.40.1
Date:1962