Spokane's Expo '74 (Images of Modern America)
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 146712463X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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The author of several other books on fairs for Arcadia, he is a frequent contributor to other books, magazines, and documentaries on world’s fairs, and he has spoken extensively on the subject. . His photograph collection has been featured in museum exhibits, and he operates several popular websites devoted to
Critics predicted the project was sure to fail, as Spokane was the smallest city to ever host a world's fair, but history proved them wrong. In the late 1960s, Spokane's civic leaders were desperately looking for a way to revitalize a large section of downtown, especially a motley collection of little-used railroad lines and polluted industrial sites along the Spokane River. As planned, it launched a rebirth along the river that left a permanent legacy, the popular Riverfront Park.. From the minute the gates opened on May 4, 1974, the crowds loved the fair. Their solution was to use the area for Expo '74, which was billed as the first ecologically themed world's fair. Hosting 5.4 million visitors, with participation from several major
. The author of several other books on fairs for Arcadia, he is a frequent contributor to other books, magazines, and documentaries on world’s fairs, and he has spoken extensively on the subject. His photograph collection has been featured in museum exhibits, and he operates several popular websites devoted to the study and appreciation of the fairs. About the Author Bill Cotter is a longtime world’s fair enthusiast and has traveled to many of these international exhibitions