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Image of Opera House interior, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
1965.3598.1.14
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Opera House interior, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

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"Well known, top name performers are featured at the Seattle World's Fair 3,100 seat Opera House. The decor and well planned acoustics offer pleasant atmosphere and distinct sound throughout the interior of the Opera House. Performers during the fair included pianist Van Cliburn, folk musician Josh White, the Seattle Symphony and the San Francisco Ballet."

Previously Seattle's Civic Auditorium, the building is now Marion Oliver McCaw Hall.

Handwritten on verso: Inside opera house looking at stage.
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 Public Relations Department. Additional information from Official Souvenir Program, Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number: 1965.3598.1.14
Date: 1962
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv17999
Credit: MOHAI, Walter Straley Century 21 Exposition Photograph Collection, 1965.3598.1.14
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair), Performing Arts and Music

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