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Image of Children watching carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963
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Children watching carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle. A favorite spot at Seattle Center for many kids was the Fun Forest, an amusement park complete with roller coasters and carnival-style games. The Fun Forest closed in 2011 and since 2012 the site has been occupied by Chihuly…
ID Number:1986.5.8400.1
Date:1963
Image of Boy playing carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963
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Boy playing carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle. A favorite spot at Seattle Center for many kids was the Fun Forest, an amusement park complete with roller coasters and carnival-style games. The Fun Forest closed in 2011 and since 2012 the site has been occupied by Chihuly…
ID Number:1986.5.8400.2
Date:1963
Image of People playing carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963
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People playing carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle. A favorite spot at Seattle Center for many kids was the Fun Forest, an amusement park complete with roller coasters and carnival-style games. The Fun Forest closed in 2011 and since 2012 the site has been occupied by Chihuly…
ID Number:1986.5.8400.3
Date:1963
Image of Boys playing carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963
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Boys playing carnival game at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, June 1963

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle. A favorite spot at Seattle Center for many kids was the Fun Forest, an amusement park complete with roller coasters and carnival-style games. The Fun Forest closed in 2011 and since 2012 the site has been occupied by Chihuly…
ID Number:1986.5.8400.4
Date:1963
Image of Seattle Center Coliseum during renovation, March 1964
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Seattle Center Coliseum during renovation, March 1964

The Washington State Pavilion was built by the state to house the World of Tomorrow exhibit for the 1962 World's Fair (also Century 21 Exposition). After the fair closed, the city of Seattle bought the Pavilion, renamed it the Seattle Coliseum, and converted it into a convention, sports, and entertainment facility. After an extensive remodel in 1995, the building was…
ID Number:1986.5.8802.1
Date:1964
Image of Seattle Center Coliseum during renovation, April 1964
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Seattle Center Coliseum during renovation, April 1964

The Washington State Pavilion was built by the state to house the World of Tomorrow exhibit for the 1962 World's Fair (also Century 21 Exposition). After the fair closed, the city of Seattle bought the Pavilion, renamed it the Seattle Coliseum, and converted it into a convention, sports, and entertainment facility. After an extensive remodel in 1995, the building was…
ID Number:1986.5.8803.1
Date:1964
Image of George Tsutakawa with his fountain at Sixth and Seneca, Seattle, 1966
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George Tsutakawa with his fountain at Sixth and Seneca, Seattle, 1966

Born in Seattle and raised there and in Japan, George Tsutakawa (1910-1997) was an internationally recognized painter and sculptor best known for his avant-garde fountain designs. Over the course of his career, he created more than 70 fountains for public places around the world. Tsutakawa studied sculpture at the University of Washington, and served in the US Army during World…
ID Number:1986.5.8982.6
Date:1966
Image of People singing at the Handicapped Center, Seattle, January 23, 1958
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People singing at the Handicapped Center, Seattle, January 23, 1958

In 1958, members of the Seattle Chapter of the Indoor Sports Club, Inc. headed to the Handicapped Center for some fun. The Club, founded in 1930, is a social club for people with disabilities. At the Handicapped Center, they could socialize while enjoying arts, crafts, music, and other activities.In this image, James Griffin, a Center instructor, plays a note on…
ID Number:1986.5.9092.1
Date:1958
Image of Florence Brown helping Ed Garner weave at the Handicapped Center, Seattle, January 23, 1958
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Florence Brown helping Ed Garner weave at the Handicapped Center, Seattle, January 23, 1958

In September 1957, the Seattle Parks Department opened the Handicapped Center, a cooperative program in the Mount Baker area that provided adults and children with arts, crafts, and social activities. The Center was supported by city funds and outside donors. Nearly 1,300 people attended 37 events in its first four months.Florence Brown, wife of City Parks Superintendent Paul Brown, took…
ID Number:1986.5.9092.2
Date:1958
Image of Mrs. E.T. Schaal and Howard Graham working on ceramics at the Handicapped Center, Seattle, January 23, 1958
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Mrs. E.T. Schaal and Howard Graham working on ceramics at the Handicapped Center, Seattle, January 23, 1958

In September 1957, the Seattle Parks Department opened the Handicapped Center, a cooperative program in the Mount Baker area that provided adults and children with arts, crafts, and social activities. The Center was supported by the city funds and outside donors. Nearly 1,300 people attended 37 programs in the first four months. Here, Mrs. E.T. Schaal looks on as Howard…
ID Number:1986.5.9092.3
Date:1958
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