Exterior view photograph. Switzerland Pavilion exterior (lot B-307). The three storey Switzerland Pavilion was designed to convey a feeling of both warmth and openess. Warmth was successfully achieved by use of dark wood finishes. The completely glazed ground floor created a feeling of openess, welcoming Expo visitors. The ground floor exhibition primarily showcased Swedish works of art. The main exhibition was located on the second floor where exhibits on geography, industry, resources, political and social structures were showcased. Popular exhibits included that of the watch industry which boasted a cesium activated atomic clock. A 500-seat auditorium featured a 20 minute film about Switzerland. A three level restaurant and exterior dining area offered fine Swedish food and drink. Rectilinear volume with circular theatre. Structural steel with oiled cedar slats on cedar planks. (S: 210' x 140' --- A: 49,000 sq. ft. --- H: 60')

Exterior view photograph. Aerial view of Telephone Pavilion exterior (lot B-312). Iran pavilion on the left. The design of the three level Telephone pavilion was deliberate in its simplicity as to not compete with larger pavilions nearby. The pavilion told the story of Canadian Communications and featured a circular theatre with 360 degree film. The Walt Disney film entitled "Canada 67" was a great crowd pleaser. The exhibition hall was another great success with four main activity areas. "Logic and Memory Games" are used the principles of telephone switching to play tic-tac-toe, have your age guess, or take a 'telequiz'. "The Enchanted Forest" allowed young visitors to telephone their favorite cartoon characters while sitting on toad stools. "The Picturephone Set" allowed users to see who they were talking to on the other end of the line. "The Future" explored developments in the telephone industry that would one day transform our lives. Cylindrical volume on rectangular base. Structural steel and wood balloon frame with stucco and stained spruce. (S: 90' x 270' --- A: 40,542 sq. ft. --- H: 55')

Interior view photograph. The logic and memory game section of the Telephone Pavilion.

Exterior view photograph. Worms eye view of Levis Tower (lot B-367).

Exterior view photograph. Trailer train taking visitors to various locations of the Expo grounds.

Interior view photograph. Escalators at the entrance of the USA Pavilion.

Exterior view photograph. United States of America Pavilion exterior (lot B-358). The United States of America Pavilion was a marvel of structural design. This six level geodesic dome was the first of its kind, specially designed to create a new environment through structure. The transparent acrylic domes set inside the steel structure glistened in the day and glowed from interior lighting at night. At the base of the dome was a 300 seat theatre featuring a three-screen color film about American children at play. Four multi-level exhibition platforms themed "Creative America" displayed folk art, cinema and fine art exhibits. The highest level was reached by the longest escalator ever constructed at the time. The exhibit featured full scale lunar vehicles set against a simulated lunar landscape. Three-quarter space frame sphere enclosed with transparent hexagonal and pentagonal acrylic. Tubular steel with acrylic domes. (S: 250' diameter --- A: volume: 6.7 million cubic feet. --- H: 206')

Interior view photograph. USA Pavilion interior.

Exterior view photograph. Crowds of visitors awaiting the 10:00 am opening of the USA Pavilion. Minirail in the background.

Exterior view photograph. Maintenance staff cleaning the pool in front of the long queues for the USA Pavilion.