288 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)
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Paul Horiuchi at the Century 21 mural site, Seattle, March 26, 1962
Painter and collagist Paul Horiuchi (1906-1999) was one of the artists of the "Northwest School," an art movement which combined natural elements of the Puget Sound area with traditional Asian aesthetics to create a novel and distinct regional style.In 1961, Horiuchi received a commission to create a mosaic mural for Century 21, Seattle's World's Fair. Here, Horiuchi stands at the…
ID Number:2000.107.091.28.01
Date:1962
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Lakota dancers performing at Seattle World's Fair, August 8, 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, credited with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life.This image was taken at the Plaza of States during a traditional dance performance by Lakota tribe members from San Diego, California. Caption information derived from…
ID Number:2000.107.095.30.05
Date:1962
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Japanese community "royalty" at Japan Week opening ceremony, Seattle World's Fair, July 23, 1962
Japan Week at the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition) opened on July 23, 1962, with a celebration at the Plaza of States including music, dancing, speeches, and the national anthems of Japan and the U.S. played by Jackie Souder's World's Fair band. The "Royalty" of the Japanese community also participated in the festivities. Seafair Royalty have been a part…
ID Number:2000.107.098.18.01
Date:1962
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Suzie Ordogh receiving Americanism Medal at Seattle World's Fair, September 16, 1962
September 16, 1962 marked I Am an American Day at the Seattle World’s Fair. After the speeches and the naturalization of some 100 new citizens, Seattle swimmer Zsuszu (“Susanna," “Suzie,” “Susie”) Ordogh received an “Americanism medal” from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Ordogh, at age 16, was one of 40 Hungarian athletes who had defected during the 1956…
ID Number:2000.107.136.15.01
Date:1962
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The French Corner restaurant, Seattle, 1962
The French Corner, a restaurant at Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, served crepes, pastries, and other French specialties. Waitress Mary Phillips of Seattle shows the menu to a couple, while Jacqueline Carsignol of Reims, France, cuts into a large loaf of bread. Both women are dressed in a traditional French style. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and…
ID Number:2000.107.172.08.01
Date:1962
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Seven millionth visitor to the Seattle World’s Fair, Seattle, September 1, 1962
In September 1962, Rod Dewar, an industrial arts teacher from the Highline School District, was stopped as he passed through the gate to the Seattle’s World’s Fair (Century 21). He was congratulated on being the seven millionth visitor to the Fair, and presented with gifts.Here, Rod Dewar celebrates being named Visitor 7,000,000. He is accompanied by Senator Hubert Humphrey of…
ID Number:2000.107.172.08.02
Date:1962
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Princesa Drill Team at the Seattle World's Fair, August 5, 1962
Among the many groups that performed at the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21) in 1962 was the Princesa Drill Team, shown here, a part of Filipino Youth Activities of Seattle. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.172.14.01
Date:1962
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Danish Pavilion, Skyride, and Space Needle at the World's Fair, Seattle, 1962
Many countries sponsored pavilions at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (Century 21). Here, the Danish Pavilion can be seen from the Skyride balcony. The Space Needle stands tall in the background.
ID Number:2000.107.172.14.02
Date:1962
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Empty parking lot after World's Fair, Seattle, December 28, 1962
After the closing of the Seattle World's Fair, or Century 21 Exposition, on October 21, 1962, nearby parking prices plummeted. At this lot, near what is now the Pacific Science Center, prices dropped from $2.00 for the day to 50 cents.The domed building to the left was the Ford exhibit. Queen Anne Hill and what is now Climate Pledge Arena…
ID Number:2000.107.178.04.01
Date:1962
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Reduced parking fees after World's Fair, Seattle, December 28, 1962
After the Seattle World's Fair, or Century 21 Exposition, closed on October 21, 1962, nearby parking prices plummeted. The sign at this lot, located at Bell Street and 6th Avenue, advertises all-day parking for 35 cents. During the fair, it cost around $2.00 per day to park here.Grosvenor House, the large apartment building at 500 Wall Street, shown here between…
ID Number:2000.107.178.04.02
Date:1962