Photograph of a model of the French submarine "Archimède."

Interior view photograph. A display of Modele Chombert furs, Jean Paul Gauthier perfume and Porthault linens.

Interior view photograph. A display of French clothing and perfume.

Interior view photograph. 13th century box surrounded by small antique fabrics.

Interior view photograph. A display case containing an antique jewellery box and picture frame

Interior view photograph. French hostesses providing information and stamping passports.

Interior view photograph. German hostesses talking amongst themselves. The two storey German Pavilion (lot C-454) was both highly sophisticated in it's architectural and structural design and extremely cost efficient. Architecturally striking, it appeared to be a modernist take on a circus tent. The German Pavilion contained exhibition areas emphasizing German industry and technology with historical and cultural displays sprinkled throughout.Also included was a restaurant serving traditional German cuisine, an auditorium and several elevated viewing platforms. Mutli-peaked tent structure. Steel tubes and net, reinforced concrete and timber. Glazed windscreens and walls in wood framing; exposed concrete; built up wood. Translucent polyester membrane. (S: 300' x 340' --- A: 136,000 sq. ft. --- H: 120' (top of highest mast))

Interior view photograph. 18th Century Baroque golden altar carved by Indians.

Exterior view photograph. Visitors sitting on granite blocks outside of the Ontario Pavilion.

Exterior view photograph. Great Britain Pavilion exterior (lot C-435). As if to remind visitors that Britain is in fact an island of nations, the British Pavilion rose from a shallow moat at its base. A large, intentionally "unfinished" entrance tower bore a pop-art rendition of the Union Jack flag, welcoming visitors and effectively marking the pavilion's place at Expo. The British Pavilion featured four separate, nearly windowless buliding volumes which housed the five main exhibition areas, a theatre and administration space. The "Cave of History" themed area welcomed visitors with a 3 minute special effects show that told a fact-filled yet exciting story of Britain's history. The "Genius of Britain" themed area located on the second level of the tower was centered by a large jet engine and showcased famous Brits. The "Britain Today" themed section depicted modern day Brits in everyday situations. The "Industrial Britain" section featured British technological and industrial acheivements to date. Finally, the "Britain in the World" themed section was headlined by giant 18' aluminum sculptures. At the base of the sculptures were depictions of Britain's influence on global issues such as language and governmental systems. Cylindrical tower with four non-uniform polygonal volumes Structural steel with asbestos-cement wallboards and rough textured sprayed vermiculite plaster. (S: 100' diameter (base of tower), 180' x 120', 80' x 40', 288' x 100' (remaining units) --- A: 65,600 sq. ft. --- H: 200' (tower), 75' (highest building))