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1965.3598.2.15
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Coliseum under construction, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
Order an Image"Century 21 Exposition's 'world of the space age' theme building, the Coliseum 21, [being] built to house exhibits showing how man will work, live and play in the year 2000. It will be one of two Century 21 Exposition pavilions which are larger in size and scope than the American Pavilion at the Brussels World's Fair. The other: U.S. Science Pavilion, in which the Federal Government will display space age science."
When the fair opened, the building was called the Washington State Coliseum. It later became the Key Arena, and converted to Climate Pledge Arena from 2018 to 2021.
Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash., MA3-4100 - Gateway to the World, Century 21 Exposition, April 21-Oct 21, 1962.
Quote in caption from Seattle World's Fair Public Relations Department.
When the fair opened, the building was called the Washington State Coliseum. It later became the Key Arena, and converted to Climate Pledge Arena from 2018 to 2021.
Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash., MA3-4100 - Gateway to the World, Century 21 Exposition, April 21-Oct 21, 1962.
Quote in caption from Seattle World's Fair Public Relations Department.
ID Number: 1965.3598.2.15
Date: Circa 1961
Creator(s):
Forde Photographers, Photographer
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, 1965.3598.2.15
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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