Expo '74
Description
Spokane's Expo '74 World's Fair focused on an environmental theme, an alternative to the traditional focus on technology. Spokane was the smallest city ever to host a world's fair, which many saw as a sign of potential failure. However, Expo's incredible success exceeded the expectations of even the fair organizers. By removing the eye-sore of a decaying railroad hub and leaving behind a beautiful riverfront park, Expo has had a lasting impact on the City of Spokane.
Collection Items
Spokane -- Expo '74 -- Construction (#11)
Demolition of the Old Great Northern Depot and the railroad lines, February, 1973. The Count-Down sign on the part of the depot that will remain, the tower, indicates 450 days left until the opening.
Spokane -- Expo '74 -- Construction (#01)
U.S. Pavilion and Mexican Exhibit
Spokane -- Expo '74 -- Construction (#02)
Demolition of the train trestle that crossed over the Monroe Street Bridge and the river before Expo.