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288 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)

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Image of Alweg Monorail Gold Card, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Alweg Monorail Gold Card, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Developed in Cologne-Fuehlingen, Germany, the Alweg Monorail System installed in Seattle for the 1962 World's Fair is the only original monorail left in the world. This free pass for the monorail was issued to MOHAI trustee H.W. McCurdy. Printed on card: Alweg Monorail issues complimentary Monorail travel for H.W. McCurdy and party. Seattle, Washington, April 21 - October 21, 1962.…
ID Number:1962.2799.1
Date:1962
Image of Silver Pass for the Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Silver Pass for the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The Silver Pass extended exclusive privileges to the card bearer for the duration of the fair. This pass was issued to MOHAI Trustee H.W. McCurdy. Printed on card: Silver Pass Seattle World's Fair. Issued to: H.W. McCurdy. Admit bearer to the Seattle World's Fair. The card is stamped with the signature of World's Fair President Joseph Gandy.
ID Number:1962.2799.3
Date:1962
Image of Unused season ticket for the Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Unused season ticket for the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This season pass for Century 21 Exposition was never used. Printed on ticket verso: Season ticket. This card admits bearer to Century 21 Exposition. This ticket is not transferable and is to be used only by the person whose name appears hereon. Expires October 21, 1962.
ID Number:1963.3119.52c
Date:1962
Image of Adult General Admission ticket, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Adult General Admission ticket, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This colorful general admission ticket for the Century 21 Exposition admits one adult. and lists the price, taxes, and surcharge. Printed on ticket verso: Welcome to the Fair! This ticket to tomorrow will enable you to enjoy the many unique adventures of Seattle's Space Age World's Fair. Each Century 21 host and hostess is eager to assist in providing you…
ID Number:1963.3119.52e
Date:1962
Image of Strip of tickets good for one adult round-trip ride on the Monorail, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Strip of tickets good for one adult round-trip ride on the Monorail, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This adult round trip Monorail tickets are printed with numbers C120078 through C120082, and include fare price and dates for the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1963.3119.52j
Date:1962
Image of Strip of young adult admission tickets for the Indian Village exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Strip of young adult admission tickets for the Indian Village exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Tickets for children 15 years or under for the Indian village exhibit, printed with number 014511 through 014514. The Indian Village included a long house, teppes, and other displays, and hosted performers from various local Tribes as well as those from the Plains and eastern United States.
ID Number:1963.3119.52n
Date:1962
Image of Admission ticket for Gracie Hansen Presents Barry Ashton's
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Admission ticket for Gracie Hansen Presents Barry Ashton's "A Night in Paradise," Seattle World's Fair, April 21-October 21, 1962

"A Night in Paradise" was an adults-only Vegas-style vaudeville show held at Gracie Hansen's Paradise International Theatre on Show Street. It ran for the duration of the fair, and although it was a financial failure, the combination of showgirl glitz, fancy costumes and jewlery, acrobats, ventriloquists, and other variety acts, made this show one of the most memorable attractions of…
ID Number:1963.3119.52o
Date:1962
Image of Strip of adult admission tickets for the 76 Skyride, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Strip of adult admission tickets for the 76 Skyride, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The Skyride at the Century 21 Exposition consisted of bucket-like three person cars suspended up to 60 feet above the ground. The 1,400 foot-long ride stretched across the grounds from the Gayway to the International Mall. These adult tickets for the Skyride were printed with the number B252157 through B252165, and include fare price and dates for the Seattle World's…
ID Number:1963.3119.52u.1
Date:1962
Image of Complimentary visitor admisssion ticket for the Second National Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Space, Seattle World's Fair, May 10, 1962
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Complimentary visitor admisssion ticket for the Second National Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Space, Seattle World's Fair, May 10, 1962

This conference, the most ambitious program of its kind to date, addressed the pressing questions and concerns of the day: "What is happening in our efforts to conquer space? How will this research benefit mankind in everyday life? What lies ahead in this exciting frontier?" This complimentary ticket admited one to the sixth session of the conference sponsored by NASA.…
ID Number:1963.3119.52v
Date:1962
Image of Century 21 Exposition Art Since 1950 poster, Seattle, April 21 - October 21, 1962
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Century 21 Exposition Art Since 1950 poster, Seattle, April 21 - October 21, 1962

The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. The exposition's displays and attractions were centered around themes of science and technology, but included showcases for a variety of world cultures.The Fine Arts Pavilion, part of the World of Art theme, contained five…
ID Number:1963.3119.54b
Date:1962
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