• Space Needle looking south

    Space Needle looking south

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Space Needle, Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair). “The Space Needle, a modernistic totem of the Seattle World’s Fair, was conceived by Eddie Carlson as a doodle in 1959 and given form by architects John Graham Jr., Victor Steinbrueck, and John Ridley. When King County declined to fund the project, five private investors, Bagley Wright, Ned Skinner, Norton Clapp, John Graham Jr., and Howard S. Wright, took over and built the 605-foot tower in less than a year.” (Walt Crowley, “Space Needle (Seattle).” HistoryLink.org, http://historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=1424)

    Identifier: spl_wl_sec_01757

    Date: 1962-05-07

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  • 100 block alley. South end westside between Nob Hill & 3rd Ave. No.

    100 block alley. South end westside between Nob Hill & 3rd Ave. No.

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Future site of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair). In 1956, the City of Seattle’s Civic Center Advisory Committee selected land surrounding the existing Civic Auditorium at the foot of Queen Anne Hill for the site of the Century 21 Exposition and a future Civic Center for the city. In 1957, the city acquired the property through condemnation. With a few exceptions, including the Civic Auditorium (which was transformed into the Opera House) and the National Guard Armory (which became the Food Circus), most existing buildings were demolished. This set of photos documents the site before demolition began.

    Identifier: spl_wl_sec_00262

    Date: 1957-10

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  • Entrance to Alaskan Pavilion at Century 21

    Entrance to Alaskan Pavilion at Century 21

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Alaska Pavilion of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). "The National Bank of Commerce of Washington, which erected the building for Alaska, provides information for visitors interested in the economic development of the 49th state." The Alaska Pavilion featured displays on the social and economic story of Alaska including a projection of the Aurora Borealis on the dome of the pavilion and color photographs of Alaska scenery and landmarks. (Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 47.)

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00037

    Date: 1962-04-28

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  • Coliseum: Official French exhibit

    Coliseum: Official French exhibit

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Government of France Exhibit, in the Washington State Coliseum at the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). "Seven keys -- not answers -- to happiness in the world of tomorrow are graphically portrayed. The conclusion of the exhibit springs out of Gaston Bergers spiritual testimony, Intelligence without love is nothing. There is a section of French contributions to science, and before presenting the seven keys, a short movie develops the theme of air-supported devices." (Official press book: Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Century 21 Exposition, 1962, p. 33.)

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00485

    Date: 1962-06-10

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  • Seattle World's Fair

    Seattle World's Fair

    Jensen, Max R. (Max Raymond), 1920-2010

    Seattle World's Fair; Seattle World's Fair Information Booth and Space Needle

    Identifier: scf_c21_0001

    Date: 1962

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  • View east of plaza south of Coliseum with Space Needle

    View east of plaza south of Coliseum with Space Needle

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Little Hippo Inn / Hippo Burger Restaurant, Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). "Snacks and meals are available almost anywhere you go on the fairgrounds. In addition to the food concessions to be found in the fabulous Food Circus...there are places to eat in every area." (Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 135.)

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00438

    Date: 1962-07

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  • Sunny last day; view So. On Blvd. East (3rd Ave. No.)

    Sunny last day; view So. On Blvd. East (3rd Ave. No.)

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Boulevards of the World at the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). "The Boulevards of the World area is the shopping center of the fair. Stores, stands and kiosks displaying the goods and gifts of a dozen nations line the gay and colorful thoroughfares that tie the five theme Worlds of Century 21 together." (Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 119.)

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00338

    Date: 1962-10-21

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  • One of 2 lions at entrance to World's Fair Museum

    One of 2 lions at entrance to World's Fair Museum

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    The World’s Fair Museum operated on the grounds of the Seattle Center, in the former United Arab Republic Pavilion of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair), during the summer of 1963. It displayed photographs and artifacts from the fair.

    Identifier: spl_wl_sec_02007

    Date: 1963-08-16

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  • View inside of Food Circus (Armory)

    View inside of Food Circus (Armory)

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    The Food Circus of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). "Close to the center of the fairgrounds is the Food Circus, a great bustling eaters' delight. Ranged about the vast floor are 52 concessions, all producing food in its manifold phases." (Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 137.) The building was constructed in 1938 as the Washington National Guard Armory (Architects: Floyd A. Naramore and Arrigo M. Young) and was transformed into the Food Circus for the Century 21 Exposition (Architects: Durham, Anderson, and Freed).

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_01108

    Date: 1962-06-03

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  • Log-o-rama stadium show pole climbing competition

    Log-o-rama stadium show pole climbing competition

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    International Logging Championship held at the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair)."Climaxing Century 21, the great Pacific Northwest dream-come-true, is the International Logging Championship which epitomizes the region's major economy. No event is more proper as the C-21 count-down ticks away. At stake for the loggers, is the coveted title of fact and legend: 'Bull of the Woods' the most feared and respected logger of the camp." (“Bull of the Woods” Battle. Tacoma: Academy of Communicative Arts & Sciences, 1962, http://cdm15015.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15015coll3,2336.) Memorial Stadium was built in 1948 in memory of former Seattle high-school students killed in World War II. Owned by the Seattle School District, it was leased to the Century 21 Exposition for the Seattle World’s Fair. The Fair’s opening ceremonies and many large events were held there.

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00914

    Date: 1962-10-13

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