Throughout the last couple of weeks, we’ve taken a look at Washington in the 1950s and the 1960s. The 1970s were a remarkable time as well – things were so much different back then, and we saw many significant events like the 1974 World’s Fair in Spokane. Check out these incredible vintage photos that were captured in our state during this memorable decade:
- We hosted the first environmentally-themed World’s Fair in Spokane in 1974. Here was a great view of the fairgrounds from the road.
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- This was the entrance to Expo ‘74, with the Republic of China Pavilion on the right and the Canadian on the left.
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- Going for a ride on the Skyride at the World’s Fair, 1974.
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- The Kingdome when it was being constructed in 1975. It was eventually demolished in 2000 and replaced with Safeco Field.
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- Sur La Table is a quality kitchenware shop you can still find in Pike Place Market. Taken in 1978.
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- A classic shot of pedestrians on 1st Avenue in downtown Seattle, 1972.
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- Waiting for the Bainbridge Island ferry in September 1974.
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- This was the train schedule at the Wenatchee Depot Station on June 26, 1974.
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- The Coast Starlight Passenger Train at the depot in Tacoma, July 1974.
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- Heading into the tiny town of Cathlamet in 1973, by the Columbia River.
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- Lake Entiat looked just as picture perfect back in 1974 as it does nowadays.
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- Going camping near the small town of Medical Lake, just outside of Spokane. Taken in 1974.
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- Driving along Highway 2 in 1974, with the Cascade mountains in the distance.
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- This was a retail shop in Wenatchee in 1974. Now they’re strictly a furniture and appliance store.
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- The iconic Grand Coulee Dam, captured in June 1974.
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Did you live in Washington during the ’70s?? Share your memories with us below.
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