American Decades
"Space Needle at World's Fair"
Photograph
By: John Graham
Date: 1961
Source: White, Timothy. "Space Needle at World's Fair." Corbis. Image no. U1319299A. Available online at http://www.corbis.com (accessed May 29, 2003).
About the Architect: John Graham (1908–1991) was born in Seattle, Washington, the son of the well-known architect John Graham, Sr. Graham Jr. is best known for designing the Seattle Space Needle. After graduating from Yale with a degree in fine arts, Graham worked briefly in merchandising before going on to the field of architecture in New York City. In 1946, when his father retired as the head of the family architecture firm, Graham returned to Seattle, where he stepped into his father's position. Combining his business experience with his architectural skills, Graham became a tremendous force in shaping Seattle's commercial environment.
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1960's Fashion Primary Sources
- "Space Needle at World's Fair"
- The Death and Life of Great American Cities
- "Preliminary Studies for Studebaker Avanti"
- Mary Quant
- "Interior of the T.W.A. Flight Center"
- A Report on Principles and Guidelines for Historic Preservation in the United States
- "Polaroid Automatic 101"
- The Beatles Arrive in the United States
- "Colors Courageous"
- "The Future Is Now in Chicago"
- The Whitney Museum of American Art
- Cutout Dresses
- Ford Foundation Building
- "Tie Dye Booth"
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgments
