COME TO THE FAIR

Series: Camera on the World

Genre: Newsreel

Year Published: 1962

Color: B&W

Description: "Come to the Fair" is a promotional film for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, also known as the Century 21 Exposition. It showcases the futuristic attractions, including an elevated monorail ride that transports visitors to the fair, emphasizing the theme of exploring the World of Tomorrow. The film highlights the iconic Space Needle, a major attraction that offers panoramic views of the fair and the surrounding area. Keywords Seattle World's Fair, 1962, Century 21 Exposition, promotional film, monorail, Space Needle, World of Tomorrow, attractions,

"Come to the Fair" is a brief promo film for the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle. The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) was held April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962, in Seattle, Washington. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair during its six-month run. As planned, the exposition left behind a fairground and numerous public buildings and public works; some credit it with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life. The fair saw the construction of the Space Needle and Alweg monorail, as well as several sports venues (Washington State Coliseum, now Climate Pledge Arena) and performing arts buildings (the Playhouse, now the Cornish Playhouse), most of which have since been replaced or heavily remodeled. Unlike some other world's fairs of its era, Century 21 made a profit. The site, slightly expanded since the fair, is now called the Seattle Center; the United States Science Pavilion is now the Pacific Science Center.

0:19 - 0:32: Introduction to the Fair with visitors arriving via an elevated monorail, setting the scene for a journey to the future.
0:32 - 0:55: The Exposition is described as America's first World's Fair in 22 years, themed "Century 21," showcasing the 21st century in Seattle, Washington.
1:02 - 1:25: The fair is set to host 10 million visitors on 72 acres with exhibits costing $80 million, showcasing American innovation in science, commerce, industry, and arts.
1:25 - 1:50: The fair's international aspect is highlighted, serving as a trade center for 50 nations, aiming to foster global cooperation in the quest for a better future.
1:50 - 2:19: Emphasis on both futuristic and contemporary attractions to engage visitors, blending education with entertainment.
2:19 - 2:40: Mention of the U.S. Post Office opening a special branch at the fairgrounds, issuing a commemorative stamp for the Space Needle, the symbol of the fair.
2:40 - 3:12: Description of the Space Needle, one of the main attractions, offering panoramic views from its height of 608 feet, making it the tallest structure west of the Mississippi at the time.
3:12 - 3:42: The view from the Space Needle includes the fairgrounds, Puget Sound, and Seattle. President Kennedy is referenced, linking the fair to themes of peace and future cooperation.
3:42 - 4:08: The International Fountain, designed by Japanese architects, is highlighted as a symbol of international collaboration.
4:08 - 4:33: The fair also includes traditional and new amusement rides in the "Gayway" area, offering fun for all ages alongside the serious exhibits.
4:33 - 4:59: The script concludes by summarizing the fair's purpose as a celebration of human achievement across time, focusing on past accomplishments and future aspirations in science and technology.
4:59 - 5:12: Final remarks on what visitors can expect at the fair, emphasizing the vision of life in the 21st century, set for the summer of 1962.

Complete Record: "Come to the Fair" is a promotional film for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, also known as the Century 21 Exposition. It showcases the futuristic attractions, including an elevated monorail ride that transports visitors to the fair, emphasizing the theme of exploring the World of Tomorrow. The film highlights the iconic Space Needle, a major attraction that offers panoramic views of the fair and the surrounding area. Keywords Seattle World's Fair, 1962, Century 21 Exposition, promotional film, monorail, Space Needle, World of Tomorrow, attractions,

"Come to the Fair" is a brief promo film for the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle. The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) was held April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962, in Seattle, Washington. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair during its six-month run. As planned, the exposition left behind a fairground and numerous public buildings and public works; some credit it with revitalizing Seattle's economic and cultural life. The fair saw the construction of the Space Needle and Alweg monorail, as well as several sports venues (Washington State Coliseum, now Climate Pledge Arena) and performing arts buildings (the Playhouse, now the Cornish Playhouse), most of which have since been replaced or heavily remodeled. Unlike some other world's fairs of its era, Century 21 made a profit. The site, slightly expanded since the fair, is now called the Seattle Center; the United States Science Pavilion is now the Pacific Science Center.

0:19 - 0:32: Introduction to the Fair with visitors arriving via an elevated monorail, setting the scene for a journey to the future.
0:32 - 0:55: The Exposition is described as America's first World's Fair in 22 years, themed "Century 21," showcasing the 21st century in Seattle, Washington.
1:02 - 1:25: The fair is set to host 10 million visitors on 72 acres with exhibits costing $80 million, showcasing American innovation in science, commerce, industry, and arts.
1:25 - 1:50: The fair's international aspect is highlighted, serving as a trade center for 50 nations, aiming to foster global cooperation in the quest for a better future.
1:50 - 2:19: Emphasis on both futuristic and contemporary attractions to engage visitors, blending education with entertainment.
2:19 - 2:40: Mention of the U.S. Post Office opening a special branch at the fairgrounds, issuing a commemorative stamp for the Space Needle, the symbol of the fair.
2:40 - 3:12: Description of the Space Needle, one of the main attractions, offering panoramic views from its height of 608 feet, making it the tallest structure west of the Mississippi at the time.
3:12 - 3:42: The view from the Space Needle includes the fairgrounds, Puget Sound, and Seattle. President Kennedy is referenced, linking the fair to themes of peace and future cooperation.
3:42 - 4:08: The International Fountain, designed by Japanese architects, is highlighted as a symbol of international collaboration.
4:08 - 4:33: The fair also includes traditional and new amusement rides in the "Gayway" area, offering fun for all ages alongside the serious exhibits.
4:33 - 4:59: The script concludes by summarizing the fair's purpose as a celebration of human achievement across time, focusing on past accomplishments and future aspirations in science and technology.
4:59 - 5:12: Final remarks on what visitors can expect at the fair, emphasizing the vision of life in the 21st century, set for the summer of 1962.

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Transcription

[Music] for hundreds of thousands of visitors this is how it will begin an elevated ride on a onrack train a monor rail it is called and the passengers who ride it are heading out of this world to a dist time and a future [Music] [Applause] Century these passengers are on their way to America's first World's Fair in 22 years a fair whose purpose is to transport its visitors into the World of Tomorrow the 21st century for the theme and the name of the international Exposition in Seattle Washington is [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] for the crowds who come to the fair the Space Needle is one of the most popular and most rewarding attractions elevator capsules with clear plastic fronts lift the visitors to the top of the Space Needle which Rises 68 ft into the sky and is the tallest structure West W of the Mississippi River [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] n [Music] [Music] a [Music] [Music] [Music]