On Expos: The 60th Anniversary of the Seattle World’s Fair
Perkins Coie LLP (or attend virtually via Zoom)
1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Washington
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Description
Ever wondered about the history of the iconic Space Needle, recognized globally as a symbol of Seattle? What about the Climate Pledge Arena, previously known as the Washington State Coliseum? The Alweg Monorail? These landmarks and more were built for the 1962 World’s Fair (also known as Expos) that brought thousands of international visitors to Seattle. Expos are the world’s oldest and largest mega event, held every three to five years in host cities around the world since their inception in 1851 in London. Similar to the Olympics, which are world festivals of sports, Expos are festivals of culture, technology, innovation, design, and human excellence. Join us June 9th at 5:30pm PDT for an #ExpoConvo with oral historian Anna Kaplan, along with Gavin Sundwell and Anthony Pahigian from the U.S. Department of State, to learn more about the impact the Expos had on our city and how the United States is represented abroad.
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Start:
2022-06-09T17:30:00-07:00
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2022-06-09T18:30:00-07:00
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