World's Fair in Seattle Is Now A Reality! : Wonderful!

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World's Fair In Seattle
Is Now a Reality! - Wonderful!
MUNICIPAL RmteHCE LISMflY
BfEnch ol Sesttie Public Libra™
SKA Counv-Crty BUM*,
SsuitlK 4, Wash.
By CHARLIE HARRIS
Mr, Campbell and I attended the Press Pre-View (as well
as Opening Day) of the Century 21 World's Fair in Seattle
and are convinced that it is REAL! Moreover—in spite
of some misgivings by the local gentry—it is, without
equivocation, the most spectacular, most colorful and most
WONDERFUL demonstration of human achievement on
the face of the earth!
The common expression of several press personalities
(from all parts of the world, whom we met) was this:
"How could such an all-inclusive, fantastic and thrilling
production come out of 'Little Old Seattle?" "We never
thought it would be anything like this!" "There's just
loo much—I don't believe it.' "
Yes, it's true! For the next six months Seattle will play
"host" to ten million people from all parts of the world!
It's focal point will be the massive World's Fair, but it
will draw extra millions to see the beauties of the Pacific
Northwest, for there is nothing like it in any part of the
universe!
Words are inadequate to describe what never existed
before. The 600-foot high Space Needle and revolving
restaurant; so breath-taking, massive, sky-piercing and
durable! There may be a higher Eiffel Tower, but where
can you find a view that takes in two ranges of snowcapped mountains, a hundred miles of bays and inlets of
the Puget Sound country, the rooftops of a million homes,
the skyscrapers of several cities, a myriad of lakes and
rivers and the distinct confines of such institutions as
the University of Washington, Boeing Aircraft Company,
the U.S. Navy Yard, the Seattle Waterfront, the Seattle-
Tacoma Airport, and the sprawling Fisher Mill, Todd Dry-
docks, Associated Grocer Warehouse, and other plants.
Nowhere in the world has the U. S. Government ever
assembled as much information on present day and future
living as can be found in the $10,000,000 Science Pavilion.
The contained knowledge of the nation's greatest scientists
are revealed in endless array, set in a jewel-box cluster of
alabaster buildings and sparkling pools. This beautiful
setting with its revealing interiors will require at least
a day of attention and reflection to master just a few of the
ideas expressed here for the human  mind to ponder.
Other Attractions
We "Ohed and Ahed" at the huge $9 million Coliseum
with its "Buhleator"—the beautiful Plaza of States—the
International Fountain—newly renovated Opera House and
Playhouse—huge Stadium (with water sports moat)—the
fabulous Show Street—the Friendship Mall—the scintilat-
ing Food Circus.—the eye-opening Sky-ride—the speedy-
Monorail—and the Fine Arts Pavilion, and pronounced
them all magnificent!
We didn't have time to ride on the "spectaculars" of the
Gayway, nor did we see "Backstage USA" or Gracie Hanson's "Paradise," but we are told that the entertainment
features in this section are marvelous.
After skimming over the high spots in this 74-acre
extravaganza we are convinced that the Century 21 World's
Fair cannot be seen or fully appreciated in one day or one
quick trip. It is too big, to colossal, too valuable to take
in with a cursory glance. The Science Pavilion alone should
be "digested' during the better part of one day. The Art
Pavilion, with its 320 Million collection of the world's
finest paintings should be enjoyed over a full afternoon or
evening.
The Food Circus (with its 24,000 pound Paul Bunyan
cake) needs some careful study—at least by the food people
of the country. Here are some of the exhibits and demonstration booths of such firms as: Fisher, Bar-S, Darigold,
Washington Apple Commission, U and I Sugar, Washington Fryer Commission, Imperial Candy Company, Jilg's
Sausages, Sunny Jim Jams and Jellies, Tasty Foods, Holland House Cookies, Hickory Farms sausages, Nalley's, Inc.,
Bargreen Coffee Co. (Columbian Coffee), Pacific Frozen
Foods, Pacific Coca Cola, Carnation Company, Hilton
Seafoods, Glazer Beverages (7-Up and Pepsi Cola) and
Langendorf Bakeries.
In other parts of the Fairgrounds beautiful food exhib-
Now we can show yon real photo's of the Fair and sonic of
the highlights: Thr Wax Museum—Science Pavilion pools
(see R. A. Campbell)—the Hawaiian Pavilion—Electric
Utilities exhibit—Sky Ride and Spaee Needle—Science
Arches—Tight wire cyclists riding to the Nee tile—Balloon
barrage tit ihe Opening—Pert biontle elevator operator to
the Needle—water skiing in the Stadium—many fountains
and statuettes—looking up at the Needle—and the famous
International Fountain. Lower photos are of Utah Assn.
secretary Sherm Lloyd and wife with Mr. Campbell at the
top of the Needle—Mr. C looking out over the city from
top of Needle—and 3 state secretaries (Utah, Washington
and Idaho) get together at. the Fair's opening: Sherm Lloyd,
R. A. Campbell and Frank Wilson.