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Fair officials with a publicity illustration of the Space Needle, 1961
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| Title | Fair officials with a publicity illustration of the Space Needle, 1961 |
| Photographer | Milkie Studio |
| Date | 1961 |
| Caption | In a wood paneled meeting room, three men dressed in suits view a large artist's rendition of the Space Needle and Monorail. Shown from left are: Edward E. Carlson, chair of the World's Fair State Commission, James B. Douglas, Vice President for Site and Building Development and John Graham, Jr., Space Needle architect. Groundbreaking for construction of the Space Needle began in April 1961 and was completed in December. |
| Notes | Written on sleeve: Western Hotels, Century 21 "Needle" publicity, June 1, 1961 |
| Subjects | Century 21 Exposition (1962: Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Seattle Center (Seattle, Wash.); Space Needle (Seattle, Wash.) |
| Personal Names | Carlson, Edward E. (1911-1990); Douglas, James B. (1910-2005); Graham, John Jr., (1908-1991) |
| Places | Queen Anne (Seattle, Wash.); United States--Washington (State)--Seattle |
| Digital Collection | Museum of History & Industry Photograph Collection |
| Image Number | 2002.37.12569.6 |
| 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 | Milkie Studio Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved |
| Repository | Museum of History & Industry, Seattle (MOHAI). |
| Repository Collection | Milkie Studio Collection |
| Type | Image |
| Physical Description | 1 acetate negative: black & white; 4 x 5 in. |
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