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Gayway conceptual artwork, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The Gayway was the space-oriented amusement zone at the Seattle World's Fair, offering 20 rides which were either brand new or especially redone for the Fair. George K. Whitney, one of the men charged with developing the Gayway, grew up working at his family's amusement park in San Francisco, and spent two years as director of rides and development at…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.26
Date:Circa 1961
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Space Needle, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
This image is composed of the shapes and colors of the Space Needle, the Century 21 Exposition/Seattle World's Fair Official Information Center roof, the sky, and a flowering cherry tree. Handwritten on sleeve: Space Needle in back of Flowering Tree & Pavilion.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.33
Date:1962
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Conceptual artwork for the monorail, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
This photograph documents an artist's concept of the fair with the Monorail and Space Needle. In this image, the Monorail hangs from its track rather than gliding upon it. Caption information source: Becker, Paula, and Alan Stein. The future remembered: The Seattle World's Fair and its legacy. Seattle: Seattle Center Foundation, 2011. Page 38.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.35
Date:Circa 1961
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Exterior view of Sweden Pavilion, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Sweden Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair had a lounge with modern Swedish furniture; a shop selling Swedish glass, ceramics, flatware, textiles, books and records; and an exhibit recounting the salvage of the seventeenth century man-of-war, the Vasa. Caption information source: Becker, Paula, and Alan Stein. The future remembered: The Seattle World's Fair and its legacy. Seattle: Seattle Center…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.39
Date:1962
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Science Center under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The United States Science Pavilion was built to showcase the nation's achievements in science and technology. Its white arches and concrete walls soar above the nearby plazas.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…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.57
Date:Circa 1961
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U.S. Science Pavilion groundbreaking ceremony, Seattle World's Fair, February 22, 1961
On February 22, 1961, several dozen structures were torn down at the site for the fair's new U.S. Science Pavilion (now the Pacific Science Center). This photo shows fair officials at the groundbreaking ceremonies that same day, holding golden shovels and posing with a picture of an architectural model of the U.S. Science Pavilion. Caption information source: Becker, Paula, and…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.89
Date:1961
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The pools of the Science Pavilion at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the center of the Science Pavilion complex, designed by Minoru Yamasaki, was a courtyard of fountains and pools bridged by platforms. The Science Pavilion exists today as the Pacific Science Center. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century 21 Exposition; Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 8.
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.2
Date:1962
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Science Pavilion and Space Needle at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the center of the Science Pavilion complex, designed by Minoru Yamasaki, is a courtyard of fountains and pools bridged by platforms. Rising over the courtyard, these arches combine both gothic and modern architectural elements, creating a distinctive landmark. The Science Pavilion exists today as the Pacific Science Center. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.4
Date:1962
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Boulevard West at night, Boulevards of the World shopping area of the Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Boulevard of the Worlds area was the shopping center of the Seattle World's Fair, where stores, stands, and kiosks displayed the goods and gifts of a dozen nations. Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century 21 Exposition; Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 119.
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.13
Date:1962
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Paul Horiuchi mural, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Designed by artist Paul Horiuchi, this large mural was one of several works of public art commissioned for the grounds of the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition). At the time of its completion, it was considered the single largest work of art in the Pacific Northwest, measuring 17 feet high and 60 feet long. It was fabricated by Venetian…
ID Number:1965.3598.27.8.16
Date:1962