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Title	Bronze plaque at Alaska Bldg.
Identifier	spl_wl_exp_00033
Description	Exterior of Alaska Pavilion of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). "The National Bank of Commerce of Washington, which erected the building for Alaska, provides information for visitors interested in the economic development of the 49th state." The Alaska Pavilion featured displays on the social and economic story of Alaska including a projection of the Aurora Borealis on the dome of the pavilion and color photographs of Alaska scenery and landmarks. (Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 47.) Plaque reads: "State of Alaska Exhibit; Seattle World's Fair, April 21 - October 21, 1962; Dedicated by Governor William A. Egan. This building was erected and given to the State of Alaska in appreciation of the historical relationship with its people and industry, and as an expression of confidence in its unlimited future. The National Bank of Commerce of Seattle."
Subjects (LCSH)	Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.)
Photographer	Lenggenhager, Werner
Date	1962-07
Period	During the Fair
Notes	Title taken from handwritten caption on verso. Date stamped on verso.
Folder	Alaska Pavilion
Measurements	24.6 x 19.8 cm
Digitization Specifications	Master image scanned on Epson 10000 XL flatbed at 600 ppi, 24 bit color, saved as TIFF file. Photoshop used to reduce access image to 600 pixels on long edge; master image file size: 81,412,350 bytes.
File Format	Image/jp2
Collection	Century 21 Digital Collection
Contributing Institution	The Seattle Public Library
Rights Management	For information about rights and reproduction, visit http://cdm16118.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/rights
Type (DCMI)	image
Item Type	Photographs
Source	Original: 8 x10 b/w photographic print
Date created	2010-12-29