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William M. Allen Building Plaque - Pacific Science Center

This plaque can be found outside of Building 1 at the Pacific Science Center. It reads: "William M. Allen Building "Much of the strength of America lies in enlightened corporate leadership that...

This plaque can be found outside of Building 1 at the Pacific Science Center. It reads: "William M. Allen Building "Much of the strength of America lies in enlightened corporate leadership...

  • seattle
  • pacific scie...

Pacific Science Center ponds notice

This plaque in affixed to one of the arches, overlooking the ponds and fountains. It reads, "Coins thrown into pools become a part of the building endowment fund. Unauthorized removal of coins is...

This plaque in affixed to one of the arches, overlooking the ponds and fountains. It reads, "Coins thrown into pools become a part of the building endowment fund. Unauthorized removal of coins is...

  • notice
  • informational
  • coins
  • wishing pond
  • minoru yamasaki

David Alexander Taylor Memorial Plaque

In Memory of David Alexander Taylor, 1953 -- 2005. David retired as Director of Exhibits after more than 25 years at Pacific Science Center. He led the exhibit development effort that made the...

In Memory of David Alexander Taylor, 1953 -- 2005. David retired as Director of Exhibits after more than 25 years at Pacific Science Center. He led the exhibit development effort that made...

  • seattle
  • memorial
  • science center

George Moynihan Memorial Plaque

Attached to the Pacific Science Center arches, this plaque reads: "The Board of Directors of Pacific Science Center Dedicates the Re-Lighting of The Arches in Horor of George P. Moynihan,...

Attached to the Pacific Science Center arches, this plaque reads: "The Board of Directors of Pacific Science Center Dedicates the Re-Lighting of The Arches in Horor of George P....

  • seattle
  • memorial
  • science center

Pacific Science Center dedication plaque

This plaque is on the outside of the PACCAR IMAX theatre and it memorizes the transfer of ownership of the Pacific Science Center grounds, following the 1962 World's Fair. It reads: "PACIFIC...

This plaque is on the outside of the PACCAR IMAX theatre and it memorizes the transfer of ownership of the Pacific Science Center grounds, following the 1962 World's Fair. It reads: "PACIFIC...

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  • pacific scie...

United State Science Pavilion dedication plaque

The Pacific Science Center, designed by Minoru Yamasaki with interiors by Charles and Ray Eames, was made for the 1962 World's Fair to showcase US advances in science and space exploration. It was...

The Pacific Science Center, designed by Minoru Yamasaki with interiors by Charles and Ray Eames, was made for the 1962 World's Fair to showcase US advances in science and space exploration. It...

  • seattle
  • pacific scie...
  • john f kennedy

Water's Edge, Year's Round

    Monorail

      Northern Terminus of the First Commercial Monorail in America

      In commemoration of service and honor to the Seattle World’s Fair April 21 – October 21 1962 and the City of Seattle Placed in tribute this 19th day of October 1962 at the site of the northern...

      In commemoration of service and honor to the Seattle World’s Fair April 21 – October 21 1962 and the City of Seattle Placed in tribute this 19th day of October 1962 at the site of the northern...

        Seattle Chief of the Suquamish

        SEATTLE CHIEF OF THE SUQUAMISH A FIRM FRIEND OF THE WHITES FOR HIM THE CITY OF SEATTLE WAS NAMED BY ITS FOUNDERS Submitted by @larrycebula

        SEATTLE CHIEF OF THE SUQUAMISH A FIRM FRIEND OF THE WHITES FOR HIM THE CITY OF SEATTLE WAS NAMED BY ITS FOUNDERS Submitted by @larrycebula

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        • suquamish
        • washington
        • of the whites
        • firm friend