Library jewel #3: Spokane World’s Fair photo
The third and final “State Library jewel” for June takes a look back at the 1974 Spokane World’s Fair. Actually, it takes a look down at the fair. It’s an aerial photo of the World’s Fair during its four-month run in the Lilac City. Expo ’74 opened May 4 and closed Nov. 3 that year. More than 5 million people passed through the gates that year. In addition to the tourist impact, Expo ’74 had a profound effect on the…