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Sculptor James FitzGerald with bronze fountain, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Turbid artistry - James FitzGerald regards fruit of his labor over last eight months, 21-ft. solid bronze sculpture which he fabricated by electric welding of forms designed first of waxed patterns. Fountain stands at entrance of World's Fair Playhouse, was created as subjective mood of nature in the Northwest."The fountain is still in operation in the courtyard of the Intiman…
ID Number:1965.3598.16.2
Date:1962
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Tree of Life sculpture, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Shown here is 'The Tree of Life,' one of three pieces of sculpture by Everett DuPen, depicting 'The Evolution of Man.' These sculptured forms are located in a pool near the Washington State Coliseum (to the right). In the background is the 600-foot Space Needle." Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash.,…
ID Number:1965.3598.17.3
Date:1962
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Reclining Figure III sculpture, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"The sculptures near the Fine Arts Mall are called 'Reclining Figure III' by Henry Moore, who did them in bronze in 1961."This photograph was taken towards the north, with Queen Anne Hill in the background. Stamped on verso: Complimentary Photograph, The Seattle World's Fair, Century 21 Exposition, Public Relations Dept., Seattle 9, Washington. Quote in caption from Seattle World's Fair…
ID Number:1965.3598.17.4
Date:1962
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Heracles sculpture, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Part of the French display in the Washington State Coliseum is this statue of Heracles. In the background is part of the floating city of the future."The French exhibit covered 15,000 square feet on the ground floor of the Washington State Coliseum, later Key Arena and now Climate Pledge Arena. The exhibit showcased France's contributions to science and culture. Handwritten…
ID Number:1965.3598.17.5
Date:1962
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Dancers with fans, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Gracie Hansen's Paradise International provided Las Vegas-style entertainment on Century 21's Show Street. Ms. Hansen noted in a Seattle Times article that the Show Street was the "adult-education section" of the fair.Here, women in the Paradise International revue dance with large fans under glittering chandeliers. Handwritten on verso: Gracie Hanson's [sic] Paradise International, 1962 - Show Street.Caption information from The…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.2
Date:1962
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Water skiing show in Memorial Stadium, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Washington's Olympia Brewing Company (ad slogan "It's the water") sponsored Tommy Barlett's International Water Ski Stars in the World's Fair's "It's the Water" Water Ski Show. Four free shows per day were held in Memorial Stadium, in a large, ring-shaped, concrete "aquadrome" that held nearly a million gallons of water. Here, two male skiers speed around the aquadrome, carrying two…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.8
Date:1962
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Romeo and Juliet performance, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Romeo (John Stride, extreme left) watches the duel between Mercutio (Alec McCowen, left) and Tybalt (Thomas Kempinski, right) in the Old Vic's production of Romeo and Juliet. The play was performed by London's Old Vic touring repertory players and directed by Franco Zeffirelli at the Opera House. Typed on verso: The Old Vic Company. Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare. Director: Franco…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.17
Date:1962
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Jackie Souder's World's Fair band playing in Plaza of the States, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Plaza of the States - State ceremonies honoring each of the fifty states will be held in this flag-surrounded plaza, located in the geographic center of the Fairgrounds. Programs for the day will include outstanding performing arts talent from the honored state." Later known as the Flag Pavilion and Plaza, Fisher Pavilion and Plaza now occupy this site. Handwritten on…
ID Number:1965.3598.19.19
Date:1962
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Millionth visitor to Seattle World's Fair, May 19, 1962
On May 19, 1962, Evalyn Van Vliet became the 1,000,000th visitor to visit the Seattle World's Fair. "This is wonderful," she said. "I'm all shook up."Here, Mrs. Van Vliet rejoices near the north entrance to the fair as Seattle Times reporter Stanton Patty takes notes. Fair officials rolled out a blue carpet in her honor, and the Space Needle carillon…
ID Number:1965.3598.22.10
Date:1962
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Flight to Mars ride, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"A simulated Flight to Mars is part of the gigantic gayway at the Seattle World's Fair." Caption by Seattle World's Fair Public Relations Department.
ID Number:1965.3598.23.8
Date:1962