Interior view photograph. Swiss digital clock display. The caption reads: "The Swiss watch Industry created this electronic timer which includes: One atomic clock with cesium beam resonator, precision of a second per day (1 sec in 3000 years) One electronic time distribution for the 14 towers and the 50 clocks of the Exposition. One digital clock (numerical indicator of time)."

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. Swan Lake.

Exterior view photograph. Swan Lake. Netherlands Pavilion in the background.

Exterior view photograph. Steel Industries Pavilion exterior (lot C-483). A ten storey high roof soared over the single storey pavilion themed "Might of Man". The pavilion showcased through it's exposed structure and building fabric the possibilities of steel contruction. Visitors were explored the experience of being in a steel mill as they were taken through three main exhibits entitled "Might of Fire", "Might of Mill" and "Might of Metal". The tour featured models, films and photographs telling the storey of steel. At the end of the tour was a 350 seat theatre whose show portrayed man's journey through the process of controlling elements. Rectangular plan with A-frame resulting in triangular elevation. Structural steel frame with prepainted steel panels. (S: 106' x 150' --- A: 15,000 sq. ft. --- H: 92' (+ 20' high letters))

Exterior view photograph. Sermons from Science Pavilion exterior (lot C-473). The one storey Sermons from Science pavilion is well detailed building designed for efficiency in its functional requirements. The auditorium building present a modern Christian viewpoint boasting a 300 seat auditorium complete with a demonstration stage and projection room. The shows projected the message that scientific laws proved the existance of a "Supreme Planner". Demonstrations included talking flashlights and liquid light from cold chemicals. A crowd favorite was a million-volt flash of lightning. The pavilion's exterior walls staggered to follow the stage contours. The rear of the building hosued administrtion areas as well as a 75 seat conference theatre with commentary in six languages. Rectalinear volume. Bearing concrete block walls with stucco and stained wood. (S: 150' x 80' --- A: 9,160 sq. ft. --- H: 31')

Interior view photograph. Sculptures of various hand tools and equipment in the Swedish Industrial exhibition.

Interior view photograph. Sculpture by artist Per Oloff Ultvedt in the Swedish Industrial exhibition.

Interior view photograph. Ericphones designed in 1955 by Swedish designers.

Interior view photograph. Fine Swedish houseware.