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| Title | Clayton Young, coordinating architect for the Seattle World's Fair, ca. 1960 |
| Photographer | Forde Photographers |
| Date | ca. 1960 |
| Caption | In 1957, Clayton Young was hired to serve as the coordinating architect for the development of Seattle's civic center and world's fair. Young orchestrated the transformation of the site from city neighborhood to Seattle World's Fair grounds to the Seattle Center. Young continued his connection with Seattle Center in many roles over several decades, among them on the board and as President of the Seattle Center Foundation. |
| Notes | Stamped on verso: Exclusive photo by Forde Photographers, Art Forde - John Hardin - Dick Cameron - Ed Watton - Members N.P.P.A. Lloyd Bldg., Sixth and Stewart - Seattle, 1, Wash., MA 3-4100.
Caption information sources: Becker, Paula, and Alan Stein. The future remembered: The Seattle World's Fair and its legacy. Seattle: Seattle Center Foundation, 2011. Page 18; AIA Seattle Honors Archive entry at www.aiaseattle.org/archive_honors_fellows_young.htm |
| Subjects | Architects--Washington (State)--Seattle; Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.); Portraits, Individual--Washington (State)--Seattle |
| Personal Names | Young, Clayton |
| Places | United States--Washington (State)--Seattle |
| Digital Collection | Museum of History & Industry Photograph Collection |
| Image Number | 1965.3598.8.13 |
| Ordering Information | To order a reproduction or to inquire about permissions contact photos@mohai.org or phone us at 206-324-1126. Please refer to the Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph. |
| Credit Line | Walter Straley Century 21 Exposition Photograph Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved |
| Repository | Museum of History & Industry, Seattle (MOHAI). |
| Repository Collection | Walter Straley Century 21 Exposition Photograph Collection |
| Type | Image |
| Physical Description | 1 photographic print: b&w; 8 x 10 in. |
