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Artist’s rendering of Expo ’74 created in 1973 to promote the fair. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) Artist’s rendering of the United States Pavilion at Expo ’74 in Spokane. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) President Richard Nixon spoke at the opening ceremonies of Expo ’74; he resigned three months later. First Lady Pat Nixon is to the left; Governor Dan Evans of Washington is visible directly behind the President and First Lady. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) Color slide showing the area around what became the grounds of Expo ’74 in Spokane. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) View of the area around the Spokane River that became the site of Expo ’74 and then Riverfront Park. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) Aerial view of Expo ’74. (Courtesy Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) Aerial view of the falls of the Spokane River which gave Expo ’74 its dramatic setting. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) King Cole was executive director of Expo ’74 and is given much credit for its success. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) The Great Northern Railway tower was preserved for Expo ’74 while the rest of the station was demolished; the 453 number is a countdown to the opening of the fair in May 1974. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture)
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