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- "Seattle, Washington" Snow Globe, 1970-1980 - Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- 1970-1980
- Collections - Artifact
"Seattle, Washington" Snow Globe, 1970-1980
Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- Monorail and Space Needle in Downtown Seattle, Washington, circa 1962 - For the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, planners wanted a futuristic icon that fit the forward-looking theme of "Century 21." They ended up with two icons: the Space Needle, with its panoramic view from a revolving restaurant, and a monorail, which brought people to the fair from downtown. This monorail continues to serve the city as a public transit system.
- circa 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Monorail and Space Needle in Downtown Seattle, Washington, circa 1962
For the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, planners wanted a futuristic icon that fit the forward-looking theme of "Century 21." They ended up with two icons: the Space Needle, with its panoramic view from a revolving restaurant, and a monorail, which brought people to the fair from downtown. This monorail continues to serve the city as a public transit system.
- Century 21 Exposition Souvenir Penny, 1962 - "Century 21" was the theme of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. This futuristic look at the world of tomorrow provided iconic symbols that found their way onto fair souvenirs. This flattened penny contains images of the Space Needle, monorail and the fair's "Century 21" logo.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Century 21 Exposition Souvenir Penny, 1962
"Century 21" was the theme of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. This futuristic look at the world of tomorrow provided iconic symbols that found their way onto fair souvenirs. This flattened penny contains images of the Space Needle, monorail and the fair's "Century 21" logo.
- Bolo Tie from Seattle World's Fair, 1962 - Visitors to the 1962 Seattle World's Fair could purchase a variety of souvenirs to help remember their visit. Some chose postcards. Others chose souvenir spoons, plates, or other chinaware. Some wanted to remember the trip by wearing their souvenir. This bolo "lariat" necktie uses the image of fair's iconic space needle in its clasp.
- 21April 1962 - 21 October 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Bolo Tie from Seattle World's Fair, 1962
Visitors to the 1962 Seattle World's Fair could purchase a variety of souvenirs to help remember their visit. Some chose postcards. Others chose souvenir spoons, plates, or other chinaware. Some wanted to remember the trip by wearing their souvenir. This bolo "lariat" necktie uses the image of fair's iconic space needle in its clasp.
- Advertising Poster, United Airlines at Seattle World's Fair, circa 1962 - Through the 1950s and 1960s, air travel retained a sense of glamour and sophistication. Some of that excitement was due to sleek travel posters advertising fashionable destinations. This poster, from United Airlines, promoted the Century 21 Exposition -- commonly called the Seattle World's Fair -- held in Seattle, Washington, in 1962.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Advertising Poster, United Airlines at Seattle World's Fair, circa 1962
Through the 1950s and 1960s, air travel retained a sense of glamour and sophistication. Some of that excitement was due to sleek travel posters advertising fashionable destinations. This poster, from United Airlines, promoted the Century 21 Exposition -- commonly called the Seattle World's Fair -- held in Seattle, Washington, in 1962.