288 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)
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Danish postman in front of Denmark Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
A Danish Postman stops in front of the Government of Denmark Pavilion in between his postal deliveries. During a chat with the two fair visitors he explains how the pavilion is a showcase for Denmark's high achievement in design. The displays depict the Danish way of life and contains examples of craftsmanship and industry. Signs in image: Denmark. Danish Postman…
ID Number:1965.3598.1.50
Date:1962
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Building demolition on site of Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The building of the 74-acre Seattle World's Fair involved the demolition of area buildings and the clearing of land. This image, probably taken in 1960 or 1961, shows heavy equipment dismantling an as yet unidentified building in the area where the fair would be built. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash.,…
ID Number:1965.3598.1.52
Date:Circa 1961
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Aerial of Space Needle and fairgrounds during construction from southeast, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"Revolving sky restaurant takes shape atop the 600-foot Space Needle, spectacular tower of 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Its sturdy tapered 'legs' are formed with largest steel beams produced by U.S. Steel. High-speed elevators will carry diners and sightseers to a panoramic view of distant snow-capped mountains. Restaurant will seat 220."The tall structure on top of the Space Needle supported a…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.6
Date:Circa 1961
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International Fountain and Coliseum under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"In the foreground 150-foot excavation made for the future International Fountain. The circular center will eventually be a gigantic 'pod' with hundreds of tiny holes out of which water will rise 100 feet in the air. Washington State Coliseum in background." Today, the Coliseum, now Key Arena, and the fountain are still among the most popular places at Seattle Center.…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.9
Date:Circa 1961
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Interior of Coliseum under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"The mammoth interior of the giant Washington State Coliseum building, which is 11 stories high in its center and offers almost four acres of unobstructed space, will house the theme exhibit of Man in the Space Age at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. A six-story complex of cube-shaped structures is under construction to house the theme exhibit. On the floor…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.10
Date:Circa 1961
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Cubed structure for the World of Tomorrow exhibit under construction, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
This structure in the World of Tomorrow exhibit required the construction of over 3000 aluminum cubes, ramps and light fixtures to create a futurist effect. The completed structure, exhibited in the Washington State Coliseum (later the KeyArena) stood over sixty feet tall. Caption information source: Becker, Paula, and Alan Stein. The future remembered: The Seattle World's Fair and its legacy.…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.11
Date:1962
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Coliseum under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
"Century 21 Exposition's 'world of the space age' theme building, the Coliseum 21, [being] built to house exhibits showing how man will work, live and play in the year 2000. It will be one of two Century 21 Exposition pavilions which are larger in size and scope than the American Pavilion at the Brussels World's Fair. The other: U.S. Science…
ID Number:1965.3598.2.15
Date:Circa 1961
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Space Needle and U.S. Science Pavilion under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The US Science Pavillion became the Pacific Science Center after the fair. Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash., MA3-4100 - Gateway to the World, Century 21 Exposition, April 21-Oct 21, 1962.
ID Number:1965.3598.2.21
Date:Circa 1961
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Space Needle and sculptures, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The fair, open until 1:00 am, was well-lit at night for visitor enjoyment and safety. Here, a man views the Space Needle and the Horiuchi Mural from the base of a large sculpture.
ID Number:1965.3598.3.2
Date:1962
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Space Needle under construction viewed through Science Center arches, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The 600-foot World's Fair Space Needle is framed by the towering Science Arches of the U.S. Science Exhibit." In an interview with The Seattle Times, architects Minoru Yamasaki and Perry Johanson said, "We started the design in February 1960. It was done in four months. There were some advocates for a solid high building with a view. We decided the…
ID Number:1965.3598.3.3
Date:Circa 1961