Fred G. Christensen collection on Seattle World's Fair construction projects, 1960-1962.

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Christensen, Fred G., 1927-2005. Fred G. Christensen collection on Seattle World's Fair construction projects, 1960-1962.

Fred G. Christensen collection on Seattle World's Fair construction projects, 1960-1962.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/669178910

The collection consists primarily of 8 x 10 black and white photographs that document progress on construction projects at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition). The aerial photographs show specific construction sites and panoramic views of the surrounding city in the early 1960s, before and during construction. The main focus of the aerial series is the Washington State Coliseum (Key Arena), taken during the summer of 1960 by Jesse Ebert Photographers, 3225 California Ave. S.W. Seattle. A second series of photographs from approximately the same time period includes ground and other elevated views of the Space Needle, Science Pavilion, and Monorail construction sites. These were taken by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N., Seattle. The collection also includes a Century 21 staff list and a 1962 issue of the General Electric "Light" periodical, containing an article about lighting on the fairgrounds. There is also a conference paper titled "Outdoor Lighting at the Seattle World's Fair," presented at the Sept. 1962 Illuminating Engineers Conference, Dallas, Tex.

1 box including 76 photographs (0.21 cubic ft.)

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