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Seattle's 1962 World's Fair
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Set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race, Seattle launched an ambitious campaign to host the 1962 World's Fair, attracting over nine million visitors. The event transformed 74 acres of neglected land into a vibrant showcase of futuristic innovations, featuring exhibits from various countries and companies. Iconic structures like the Space Needle and monorail emerged, reshaping the city's landscape. After the fair, the site evolved into a complex of parks and museums, continuing to play a vital role in Seattle's cultural life today.
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Seattle's 1962 World's Fair, Bill Cotter
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Seattle's 1962 World's Fair
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bill Cotter
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531653774
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race, Seattle launched an ambitious campaign to host the 1962 World's Fair, attracting over nine million visitors. The event transformed 74 acres of neglected land into a vibrant showcase of futuristic innovations, featuring exhibits from various countries and companies. Iconic structures like the Space Needle and monorail emerged, reshaping the city's landscape. After the fair, the site evolved into a complex of parks and museums, continuing to play a vital role in Seattle's cultural life today.