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This has been a big weekend in Seattle, kicking off the 6
month celebration commemorating, the 50th
Anniversary of the
1962 World’s Fair and the Space Needle! The photos are mine,
taken from a seaplane during a birthday flight several years ago from my son Adam. It was
awesome!! The history here is a portion from
an article written by Seattle Times staff reporter, Nancy Bartly.
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| "With the haunting notes of a Native America flute, the flying feet of
a Filipino drill team and the strains of the Seattle Men's Chorus,
Seattle Center on Saturday launched into the first day of a six-month
celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair. Five decades ago, Seattle took a step toward diversity. It was two years before the Civil Rights Act and the fair hosted 27 nations and invited local ethnic groups to show off their best. The Seattle we know today is the fair's legacy, said Saturday's speakers. "In 1962, Seattle wanted to seize the future and the fair reflected it," said Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn. The fair was the beginning of the Chinese Community Drill Team, now a staple at many Seattle events, and well known for their dazzling gold-gilded, cardinal costumes. Performing 50 years later was special for the team, said Sofia Price: "It's coming full circle." |
40 comments:
Wonderful pictures! And how cool that the celebrations are all about sharing different ethnic perspectives.
Happy celebrations Sylvia, your aerial images are fantastic, Seattle looks fantastic from above!
I didn't go to the Fair but I do remember the hoop-law about the space needle.
Spectacular pictures!
A beautiful world, indeed!
Respect wildlife!
Great post Sylvia and the shots you took are so good! I didn't go to this fair but some of my best childhood memories are from the New York World's Fair in 1965.
That header is great!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.
Wonderful aerial view of the city. I liked new look of your blog.
Neat header and post/photos..but makes me feel a little old LOL
I sure like the new look of your blog, Sylvia. The header gave me a start and then a laugh. How great to get a plane ride over the beautiful city of Seattle for a gift. Now that IS a good son. :)
Fantastic pictures, what a nice bday flight!
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What a stunning view from above! Love your new header!!!
Wow! I cannot believe the Space Needle is 50 already!
How interesting and awesome shots too Sylvia!
Have a great week
What fun! Seems just like yesterday that the needle was built! Seattle ... one of my favorite places.
sounds like a progressive city.
Thank you very much for this wonderful journey and pictures. Please have a good Tuesday.
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Sylvia, Beautiful...I would love to travel to Seattle but not sure I'll ever get there with it all the way on the west coast but seeing pictures certainly helps!
Great post, Sylvia, with wonderful photos. We so enjoyed our visit to Seattle and the Space Needle was amazing! Enjoy the rest of your week.
Wonderful Sylvia! Can't believe it's been that long since the Expo and Space Needle etc...... I actually remember when you posted about that wonderful trip/gift from your son! Thanks for including the great article along with your wonderful pictures.
Oh that's awesome, Sylvia - I'd love to take a flight like that! Great shots, I've never seen the Needle from an angle like that and probably never will. Have a wonderful week!
beautifully captured!!
Thanks for this fabulous view of your city!
Wow! grand views. Never knew of Space Needle.
this post reminds me of "sleepless in Seatle".
have a great Tuesday, Sylvia!
Great shots of Seattle and the Space Needle--quite a structure! Enjoy the celebration--it sounds like there will be many interesting and "fun" events going on for the next six months. Mickie :)
Wonderful to see the city from this height. Have a wonderful week Sylvia xx
Beautiful and inspiring! A historic event is being celebrated all over again!
Excellent photos, from childhood I loved the great views from above. Greetings.
Seattle looks a beautiful and huge city there, I would love visiting this place someday!
The first picture is outstanding!
hugs
Léia
how wonderful seattle looks !
and what a birthday celebration your son had ! wow
anni
A six-month celebration is what this innovative fair (at the time in 1962) deserves. Hope you're having a great week. BTW I love your uncanny likeness to ole Queenie, lol! Greetings Jo
Beautiful header with this magnificent tiger! Happy anniversary in Seattle! Why am I thinking of that movie Sleepless in Seattle?
Thanks for sharing your lovely posts and for your kind comment.
I wish you too a very happy week, Sylvia!
happy anniversary in seatle.
what a spectacular!
it looks great from above!
gorgeous shots!
Incredible captures ..
Wonderful captures as always Sylvia. Always love those shots taken from the sky, give a very different perspective from our usual pics.
Have a nice week ahead:)
The pictures are spectacular !!
Your photos are amazingly beautiful. It's hard to believe that the Space Needle is 50 years old.
What photos, I bet the ride was thrilling.
I can't believe that it has been 50 years since the Seattle World's Fair.
Seattle has always been a town ahead of its time. Just look at the magnificence of the 50 year old Space Needle.
Hugs and smiles, Sylvia.
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