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Image of Construction of the International Fountain for the Seattle World's Fair, 1961
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Construction of the International Fountain for the Seattle World's Fair, 1961

The science-themed Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) opened on April 21, 1962. Visitors to the Fair could ride the Monorail, take the elevator to the top of the Space Needle, and see the exhibits in five themed areas: The World of Science, The World of Tomorrow, The World of Commerce & Industry, The World of Art, and The World…
ID Number:1986.5.2622.4
Date:1961
Image of Night view of closing ceremonies in Memorial Stadium, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Night view of closing ceremonies in Memorial Stadium, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This wide-angle view shows a crowded Memorial Stadium during the night-time closing ceremonies of the Seattle World's Fair on October 21, 1962. The Space Needle is visible in the background. Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): October 21, 1962
ID Number:1986.5.2651.1
Date:1962
Image of Fireworks in Memorial Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Fireworks in Memorial Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The science-themed Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) opened on April 21, 1962. Visitors to the Fair could ride the Monorail, take the elevator to the top of the Space Needle, and see the exhibits in five themed areas: The World of Science, The World of Tomorrow, The World of Commerce & Industry, The World of Art, and The World…
ID Number:1986.5.2651.3
Date:1962
Image of Logrollers at a lumberjack show, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Logrollers at a lumberjack show, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Two lumberjacks, one falling and one still upright, demonstrating logrolling in an outdoor tank during a popular lumberjack show at the Seattle World's Fair. Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): October 13, 1962
ID Number:1986.5.2739.1
Date:1962
Image of Core and legs of the Space Needle under construction, Seattle, 1961
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Core and legs of the Space Needle under construction, Seattle, 1961

Designed by architect John Graham, the Space Needle is easily the most recognizable structure built for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). The Space Needle was built in less than one year for 4.5 million dollars by the Howard S. Wright Construction Company. The top of the Needle is 605 feet high, with the main observation deck at…
ID Number:1986.5.2796.1
Date:1961
Image of Construction of the Seattle World's Fair, looking northwest, 1961
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Construction of the Seattle World's Fair, looking northwest, 1961

The science-themed Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) opened on April 21, 1962. Visitors to the Fair could ride the Monorail, take the elevator to the top of the Space Needle, and see the exhibits in five themed areas: The World of Science, The World of Tomorrow, The World of Commerce & Industry, The World of Art, and The World…
ID Number:1986.5.2825.5
Date:1961
Image of Model with Space Needle hairdo, Seattle, October 20, 1961
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Model with Space Needle hairdo, Seattle, October 20, 1961

Donna Edgin (age 22) models the Space Needle hairdo with the real Space Needle under construction in the background. The hairdo was designed by Mr. Paul (Robert Paulson) of the Fifth Avenue Coiffure for the Washington State Hairdressers' Association annual show at the Olympic Hotel. Donna's hair was dyed blue and white then swept up around a plastic model of…
ID Number:1986.5.3830.1
Date:1961
Image of Children watching model train display at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963
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Children watching model train display at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963

After the close of the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) many of the buildings built for the fair were converted for community use. The Seattle Center reopened in June of 1963 with an informal opening attended by 20,000 people. A formal dedication was held 6 days later on June 7.In this image, young people watch model trains running…
ID Number:1986.5.7759.3
Date:1963
Image of Merrily Dam painting mural at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963
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Merrily Dam painting mural at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963

After the close of the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) many of the buildings built for the fair were converted for community use. The Seattle Center reopened in June of 1963 with an informal opening attended by 20,000 people. A formal dedication was held 6 days later on June 7.In this image Merrily Dam, a member of UW…
ID Number:1986.5.7759.11
Date:1963
Image of Children riding Paratrooper at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, September 1965
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Children riding Paratrooper at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, September 1965

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:1986.5.7776.1
Date:1965
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