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Early Seattle Center+Space Needle designs
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:23 am
by enderzero
Some very cool scans on
this site of early sketches of plans for the 1962 Worlds Fair.
Set on the only section of the fair grounds that was not owned by the city, the (space needle) site did not have the height restrictions of other exhibits/pavillions at the fair. The lot, 37-by-37 m, was purchased by private investors for $75,000 and is still privately owned. Although there is much contention surrounding who came up with the final design of the Space Needle, John Graham is widely acknowledged as its architect.
found on
boingboing
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:02 pm
by spidermonkey
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:10 am
by McNevin
I saw that too! It inspired me to read more about the 1962 worlds fair, and i found this virtual tour which was quite interesting.
http://www.historylink.org/cybertour/in ... 42&frame=1
Some highlights:
General Electric Living exhibit
In the future, vast electronic libraries might be at our fingertips, with home movies that can be shown right after they are filmed, and can be projected on wall-size color television screens. And over in the corner, your very own home computer awaits, perfect for paying bills and writing checks.
Paradise International
Dad, now that you've got a little time by yourself, you might want to stroll down Show Street, the "adult entertainment" section of the fair.
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:05 pm
by spidermonkey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Iu3JEsoQY
Good video called Century 21 Calling.
It was on mst3k once, but I can't seem to find the episode on the youtube...
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:08 pm
by spidermonkey
Also, why don't we have a Boeing Spacearium any more?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:03 pm
by enderzero
oooh that pager rocks! But the song is oh so bad.
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:03 am
by McNevin
This is a cool thread.
That pager is sweet, you have no idea who is paging you, you just have to call around till you figure it out!
