Seattle Center: The World's Fair & Beyond
Sat, Jul 26 from 10am - 12pm
The 1962 World's Fair brought international attention to Seattle and the city prepared by creating a fairground that still hosts some of its most iconic structures. The impact was not a temporary one; Seattle Center continues to thrive today as a destination for locals and tourists to enjoy the arts, events and unique architecture created for the fair. On this tour, you’ll explore the design and history of those iconic structures, including the Space Needle, Monorail and Pacific Science Center, as well as newer buildings such as MoPOP that have helped the fairground remain a world class destination.
Starts: In front of the entrance to Pacific Northwest Ballet (McCaw Hall), 321 Mercer Street
Ends: Near the Museum of Pop Culture and the Seattle Center Armory
Photos: MOHAI/Donald Isle Foster Century 21 Collection, Schuchart, Museum of Pop Culture
