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1962 Seattle World’s Fair Photo Bubbleator - Russ Gibb Collection

$ 1.57

Availability: 100 in stock
  • World Fair: 1962 Seattle
  • Modification Description: tape marring on the back numbered on the back
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Good
  • Signed: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Year: 1962
  • Theme: World’s Fairs
  • RARE: Russ Gibb Collection

    Description

    Seattle World’s Fair Photo Bubbleator - Russ Gibb Collection.
    This is an official photo from the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.  The photo is black & white 8 x 10.  It features Empty the bubbleator desends from another 100 passengers to the World of Tomorrow in the center of the Washington State Coliseum.  On its return trip to the twenty-first century the modernistic elevator rises in a glow of gold light while passing through shimmering reflections from the rainbow of the future world.  Photo number 5896mf.
    The Century 21 Exposition was a world's fair held April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962, in Seattle, Washington. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair.
    As planned, the exposition left behind a fairground and numerous public buildings and public works; some credit it with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life. The fair saw the construction of the Space Needle and Alweg monorail, as well as several sports venues (Washington State Coliseum, now climate Pledge Arena , currently under redevelopment) and performing arts buildings (the Playhouse, now the Cornish Playhouse, most of which have since been replaced or heavily remodeled. Unlike some other world's fairs of its era, Century 21 made a profit.
    Other memorabilia in the photo is only proof it is from Russ Gibb's private collection and NOT included in the sale.
    The will of Russ Gibb provided for this item to be sold to benefit the students of the Russ Gibb Digital Media Center - WDHS Studios located in Dearborn High School in Dearborn, Michigan.
    One of several items from his private collection that will be sold.  WILL combine shipping.