Fabulous Fair in Seattle

The Century 21 "Seattle World's Fair" opened April 21, 1962.  I'm enjoying memorabilia being shared especially as we approach the Fair's fiftieth anniversary.

Life Magazine had a spread February 9, 1962.  I love the flame shooting needle!

From Seattle Space Needle views

And a beautiful artist's rendering of the fairgrounds at night:

From Seattle Space Needle views

I can't imagine working on the top of Needle!

From Seattle Space Needle views

If you have eighteen minutes - check out this "History in Motion" video with promotional and documentary clips - featuring lots of Fair tidbits such as Boeing's innovative Spacearium, the "jazzy aspect of (Seattle's) transportation picture" installation of the zippy monorail, and some time-lapse of the Needle being built!

Seattle Channel Video can be played in Flash Player 9 and up

Back in the day, Century 21 Exposition brought science, culture and fun all together in one 74 acre plot in Seattle.

Seattle Center's information about remembering the Fair can be found at The Next 50