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1962 Seattle World’s Fair Geodesic Dome Ford Pavilion - Russ Gibb Collection

$ 1.57

Availability: 100 in stock
  • RARE: Russ Gibb Collection
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Modification Description: tape marring on the back Official photo stamp
  • Year: 1962
  • World Fair: 1962 Seattle
  • Condition: Good
  • Theme: World’s Fairs
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Seattle World’s Fair Geodesic Dome Ford Pavilion - Russ Gibb Collection.
    This is an official photo from the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.  It is stamped on the back of the photo.  It is black & white 8 x 10.  It features the 9,500 square foot geodesic dome of the Ford Pavilion sits in front of the U.S. Science Exhibit housing exhibits of modernization and up to date research.  Puget Sound can be seen over the top of the Science Arches.  World's Fair photo G-S 2871mf.
    The Century 21 Exposition was a world's fair held April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962, in Seattle, Washington. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair.
    As planned, the exposition left behind a fairground and numerous public buildings and public works; some credit it with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life. The fair saw the construction of the Space Needle and Alweg monorail, as well as several sports venues (Washington State Coliseum, now climate Pledge Arena , currently under redevelopment) and performing arts buildings (the Playhouse, now the Cornish Playhouse, most of which have since been replaced or heavily remodeled. Unlike some other world's fairs of its era, Century 21 made a profit.
    Other memorabilia in the photo is only proof it is from Russ Gibb's private collection and NOT included in the sale.
    The will of Russ Gibb provided for this item to be sold to benefit the students of the Russ Gibb Digital Media Center - WDHS Studios located in Dearborn High School in Dearborn, Michigan.
    One of several items from his private collection that will be sold.  WILL combine shipping.