Reliving Expo ’74 at Digital Archives
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-- Photo courtesy of Digital Archives
For those who don’t remember it, 1974 was the year when Watergate reached its crescendo and the speed limit was lowered from 70 to 55. It also was the year when the world literally came to Spokane. For sixth months in 1974, the World’s Fair was held along the Spokane River in the Lilac City, attracting more than 5 million people. After Expo ’74 ended, Spokane was left with beautiful Riverside Park, an opera house and an exhibition hall.
Thanks to the state Digital Archives, people can view and access free photos of the 1974 World’s Fair, as well as shots showing the construction of the fair facilities. The photos were provided by the Spokane City Planning Department.
“Being from Spokane area, I know how special and exciting Expo ’74 was to the city and the region,” says Digital Archivist Kerry Barbour. “It’s great that people can see and use this photo collection that helps capture a key moment in Spokane history.”
To see the Expo ’74 photo collection, go to the Digital Archives’ Web page and then click on the ‘Spokane City Planning Department EXPO ’74 photographic collection’ link on the right.
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Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs
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