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  • Christian Science Pavilion east of Space Needle

    Christian Science Pavilion east of Space Needle

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Christian Science Pavilion of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair), sponsored by the Churches of Christ, Scientist, in Washington State. "The story of Christian Science and the founding of its church by Mary Baker Eddy nearly 100 years ago are offered in this exhibit of an established world-wide religion. The purpose of the display is to show how the rules of Christianity may be utilized today--and tomorrow--in solving all kinds of human problems. Joseph Elsom, Mgr." (Official press book: Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Century 21 Exposition, 1962, p. 39.)

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00191

    Date: 1962-05-19

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  • U.S. Post Office; Space Needle; Wash. View west on 2nd Av. No.; North of Thomas Str.

    U.S. Post Office; Space Needle; Wash. View west on 2nd Av. No.; North of Thomas Str.

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Space Needle Post Office on Boulevards of the World, Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair). “Surrounding the Coliseum is 94,200 sq. ft. of exhibit space in clear span structures of concrete columns and tilt-up walls with a steel joist roof system and metal decking and insulation. The concrete, laid out in a repetitive form which has become the architect's trademark, relieves what might otherwise have become a monotonous perimeter facade.” (An Architect’s Guidebook to the Seattle World’s Fair. Seattle, Pacific Builder and Engineer, April 1962, p. 19)

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00804

    Date: 1962-04-28

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  • 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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  • Bungalow Magazine, v. 3, no. 1, Jan. 1914

    Bungalow Magazine, v. 3, no. 1, Jan. 1914

    Home of Joseph F. and Clara Dubail at 6002 3rd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 featured on pages 49-53. Home of William L. and Grace Hoffeditz at 6259 1st Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 featured on pages 54-60.

    Identifier: spl_bm_531811_1914_3_1

    Date: 1914-01

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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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  • Entrance to Transportation Pavilion

    Entrance to Transportation Pavilion

    Lenggenhager, Werner W., 1899-1988

    Transport 21 Pavilion, Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair). “Four railroads have joined to finance a look at railroad transportation in the next century: Northern Pacific, Milwaukee, Union Pacific and Great Northern. There is a special emphasis on the integration of transportation and industry, making it easy to gather finished products for inter-city shipment. Dean Eastman, chairman” (Official press book: Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Century 21 Exposition, 1962, p. 41.)

    Identifier: spl_wl_exp_01003

    Date: 1962-10

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  • Interior View of State Coliseum for Century 21 Exposition

    Interior View of State Coliseum for Century 21 Exposition

    Article from January 1, 1960 issue of Progress, describing construction of Washington State Coliseum for Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair).

    Identifier: spl_c21_2772486

    Date: 1960-01-01

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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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  • 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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