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- Pair of Souvenir Glasses from Expo '74 - World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. The fair's logo representing air, water and land (among other meanings) could be found on a variety of promotional and souvenir items.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Pair of Souvenir Glasses from Expo '74
World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. The fair's logo representing air, water and land (among other meanings) could be found on a variety of promotional and souvenir items.
- Expo '74 Souvenir Medal, 1974 -
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Expo '74 Souvenir Medal, 1974
- Expo '74 World's Fair, Spokane, USA, 1974 - World's fairs, traditionally focused on futuristic themes, came down to earth with Expo '74--the International Exposition on the Environment. In line with the theme "Preserve the Environment," host city Spokane, Washington, reclaimed 100 acres of commercial and industrial land along its riverfront to house the fairgrounds. The fair attracted more than five million visitors from May to November 1974.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Expo '74 World's Fair, Spokane, USA, 1974
World's fairs, traditionally focused on futuristic themes, came down to earth with Expo '74--the International Exposition on the Environment. In line with the theme "Preserve the Environment," host city Spokane, Washington, reclaimed 100 acres of commercial and industrial land along its riverfront to house the fairgrounds. The fair attracted more than five million visitors from May to November 1974.
- Carousel Figure of a Goat, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. This figure was stationary, remaining in place as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Goat, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. This figure was stationary, remaining in place as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by the Herschell-Spillman Company, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. It is part of an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by the Herschell-Spillman Company, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. It is part of an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- Washington License Plates from Expo '74 - States have required automobiles to have registration or license plates since the early 1900s. State licensing offices issued new plates yearly or, in some instances, created validation tabs or stickers that attached to the old, existing plate. This Washington State plate contains a tab celebrating Expo '74 -- the World's Fair held in Spokane.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Washington License Plates from Expo '74
States have required automobiles to have registration or license plates since the early 1900s. State licensing offices issued new plates yearly or, in some instances, created validation tabs or stickers that attached to the old, existing plate. This Washington State plate contains a tab celebrating Expo '74 -- the World's Fair held in Spokane.
- Boy Using a Super Soaker to Cool Bloomsday Road Race Runners, Spokane, Washington, May 1993 -
- May 03, 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Boy Using a Super Soaker to Cool Bloomsday Road Race Runners, Spokane, Washington, May 1993
- Carousel Figure of a Zebra, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Zebra, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by the Herschell-Spillman Company, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. It is part of an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by the Herschell-Spillman Company, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. It is part of an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- Emeline Morrow Miner and Her Son Lynn Miner in Front of Her Home, Spokane, Washington, July 1994 -
- July 01, 1994
- Collections - Artifact
Emeline Morrow Miner and Her Son Lynn Miner in Front of Her Home, Spokane, Washington, July 1994