Special Collections at the Henry Madden Library

Aerial view of exposition

Image not a typical photo print, maybe hand touched to increase contrast; no specific features clearly identify as Philadelphia fair.

Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

The Land Plaza features an international traffic jam celebrating the World's most colorful modes of transportation from beast of burden to 18 wheel trucks.

Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C., Canada - celebration of boats as transportation

Located in the green zone, this plaza features a celebration of boats as transportation. Some of the colorful examples include tugboats, dugout canoes and Chinese junks.

International Amphitheatre

Boeing's International Amphitheatre, in a setting as natural as nature itself. With grassy, stepped terraces, the theatre features entertainment such as The Young Canadians.

Australia Pavilion

Australian Pavilion features a scale model of the famous Sydney Opera House as one of its many exhibits.

General Motors Pavilion

General Motors colorful pavilion with exciting features. Experimental and production vehicles, live science show and a host of animated displays highlight the exhibit.

Bell System Pavilion

Bell System exhibit hall features a modular display depicting its many exciting facets. The unique Main Show Theater occupies the other half of the pavilion.

Expo '70 - Midorikan Pavilion (left) and Furukawa Pavilion

Midorikan features "Astorama", multi-dimensional movies projected on its hemispherical ceiling screen. The Furukawa Pavilion, a reproduction of the 8th-century old Todaiji Temple in Nara, presents the

Les Poupees de Paris

Les Poupees de Paris in the Lido Theater at HemisFair '68. A marionette show for adults only with much of the flavor of the famed Folies Bergere in Paris. Created by Sid and Marty Krofft, this show fe

The Garden of Stars

The Garden of Stars - a unique triangular building in the heart of La Ronde features Children's Theatre in the morning and early afternoon, "Action Time" for the younger jet-set in the late afternoon

The Bell System Pavilion, New York World's Fair 1964-1965

The upper floor of the wing-like structure houses an armchair ride; the lower level features exhibits of present and future communications developments.

New York World's Fair, 1964-1965: 12 Official Post Cards by Dexter

California Auditorium, Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco

California Auditorium on the shores of the Lake of Nations features programs of radio, music, and drama for the entertainment of Exposition visitors.

Douglas Fir Bridge, Dinkey Creek, Cal.

Dinkey Creek Bridge, built of structural Douglas Fir, Teco Ring Connectors, Span, 90 ft.; roadway width, 20 ft.; specifications, A.A.S.H.O., loading H 15; material, 38,9000 f.b.m. select structural gr

Shot of the Transparent Car on display in the General Motors Building

This famous "glass" car, which was displayed in the General Motors building at the Golden Gate International Exposition, is the only model of its kind in the world. It is a full-size Pontiac 4-door se

Shot of the Transparent Car on display in the General Motors Building

The Transparent Car is on display in the General Motors Building. It is a full-size Pontiac Sedan with Body by Fisher. The outer panels are made of Plexiglas, a new transparent plastic. Through the tr

Court of the Hemispheres, Golden Gate International Exposition

Structural pageantry that combines the most thrilling features of color and architecture in the Occident and the Orient, will be seen at the Golden Gate International Exposition on the World's Largest

Court of the Hemispheres - Treasure Island, Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay

The terminus of the mile-long main esplanade of this World's Fair is the Court of the Hemispheres with its imposing gateway to the Theatre of the Sky. Structural Pageantry that combines the most inter

Painting of Treasure Island

Structural pageantry that combines the most thrilling features of color and architecture in the Occident and the Orient, will be seen at the Golden Gate International Exposition on the world's largest

Foreign Government Exhibits, 15 New York World's Fair Post Card