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Appalachia is not onlv the subject of
numerous articles, books, federal
studies, media presentations,
universiw theses, historical
documents and corporate researches;
it is also a major theme being
showcased at The 1982 World's Fair.
The Fair's Folldife Festival, which is
whollv devoted to the discovery of
the Appalachian experience through
its arts, crafts, music and lifestyle.
southern Appalachia inclucles west
virginia, virginia, south carolina, North
Carolina, parts of Maryland, Tennessee,
Georgia and KentuckY. The historical
and topical relevance of this region
becomes apparent with the
realization that it is one of the worlcl's
richest in natural resources, yet has
the highest poverw level of any area
in America.
The predominant cultures that
suppliecl the pioneers of this territory
were the Germans, swiss, French
Hugenots, welsh, English and scotch-
lrish (by far the dominant in sheer
numbers).
This strong Scotch-lrish influence
can be traced to settlers who were
clriven to America bv heavy English
taxation and the potato famines of
the 1700s.
These clever, mostly-literate people,
many of whom were teachers and
classical scholars, brought a frugal ancl
industrious nature to the colonies.
Blessed with the abiliw to make clo
with what lay at hand, their skills
encompassed agriculture, animal
husbandry, wooclworking, leather
working, metalworking and many
others. with their businesses
destroyed by English taxation, most
were forced to take passage as
"redemptioners" and to fulfill terms
of indentured servitute.
This group carries the distinction of
being the best educated migrants to
the Vouthful colonies, and by the year
1775, tne most populous.
Preventecl by Indian treaties from
migrating west of the Appalachian
Mountains, thev traveled southwest
into virginia to the carolinas. Like
their ancestors and influenced bV
established settlement patterns, they
claimect land in mountain coves and
high meadows and the hillY country
of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Fiercely inclependent and freedom-
minded, thev joinecl in strong support
for the cause of an independent
America. www.butkus.us
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"OFFICIAL AERIAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF K.I.E.E." Transport
A visit by automobile to The 1982
Worlcl's Fair cannot only be a good GONDOLA SYSTEM: time, but it can be accomplished
The Sky Transpo gon- jamswithoutor tryingthe frustrationsto find a placeof trafficto park. dola system is the quick- As visitors approach Knoxville ancl
est way to relax and travel enter the city, they will see trailblazer
areas. from the north and east signs directing them to parking
gates of the Fair to the forTheseeasysignsidentification.bear the Fair's flame logo Sunsphere. lt is also the For the estimated two-thirds of
easiest route to the Folk- visitors arriving by auto, more than
life Center. Von Rollgon- '13,000 parking spaces are available on
dola systems have safely canweekdavsbe foundand onanotherweekencls5,000anclspaces transported millions of holidays when most downtown
passengers in i nstal lations employees are not working. The Fair is
throughout the world. provicling 10,000 to 11,000 of these spaces at distances up to about a mile
from the Fair gates. These Fair-
Von Roll, a Swiss corporation, is one of the designated lots have a standarcl s6
largest aerial tramway manufacturers in the parking / transportation fee, which
world, having built over 640 systems since includes round-trip shuttle bus ser- II 1902. Von Roll has designed and built tram- vice. K-Trans, the city-owned bus
ways for Disneyland, The 1965 New York World's Fair, Gatlinburg, Busch 9ardens' system, provides charter service for
New York City'3 Roosevelt lsland and over 40 other places in the United States. lots which are more than 2,000 feet
from a Fair gate.
K-Trans has augmented bV its service
by adding 40 more buses to iB fleet
of 80, with plans to lease more as
CHAIR SYSTEM: Fairneecled.fromBusesvariouswillhotels,also operatemotels toanclthe
as well as for the Sky Transpo's chair campgrouncls, convenience of visitors staying in system is the most spec- Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and other tacular way to be trans- outlying areas.
ported from the heart of The 1982 World's Fair will ac-
buses these commodate when they the fairgrounds to the special arrive at the Fair with Chinese Pavilion and unloading and boarding areas at two
Funland. lt providesa safe of the gates.
and thrilling bird's eye view unloading and loading facilities for
of the World's Fair. charter ancl tour buses will be cen- tered in the north parking lot ad-
jacent to the North Gate.
Avold hot crowds and tlred feet.
Anlve where you're going refreshed.
Make the mosl of your tlme at the Fair.
Uee Sky Tranrpo,
the olflcial aerlal transportatlon systems ol
The 1982 Wodd's Falr.
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Official Artist
Peter Max
Introducing the unique 1982 World's Each tree is carefully sealed in a
Fair Dogwood tree. lt blooms pro- Drotective cover with detailed instruc-
fusely at an early age. lts ivory blooms tions included to further ensure its
and leaves are larger and more clus- successful growth. We guarantee that
tered. lt's branchier and sturdier our trees meet the quality and shipping
too-a new tree so special that it has standards of the American Nursery- World-famous artist Peter Max is the been designated the official tree ofthe man's Association. official Artist of The 1982 World's Fair.
the Max, whose paintings and limited 1982 World's Fair. Or choose
edition graphics have been exhibited pptented "First Lady" white flowering
in major museums throughout the dogwood, noted for its distinctive Enclose check or money order and mail to:
world, will house his Peter Max variegated leaves which change from Leof ond Tree Co.
"Liberty" at the U.s. Pavilion during green and yellow to a brilliant scarlet P.O. Box 1982the Fair. and blue-lavender by Fall. All our Smortt, Tenn. 37378 Max's work includes being com-
missioned bV the U.S. Postal Service to dogwood trees are beautiful additions #-World's Fair @ $ 14.95 ea.create a stamp commemorating to any landscape. They require only #-First Lady @ $ 12.95 ea."Expo 74," Tne 1974 World',s Fair in minimal care and grow easily in almost
Spokane, Wash. He also was com- every state. Trees will be shipped #-Red @$ll.95ea.- -missioned to create the book "Peter during the planting season for your #-Pink @ $11.95 ea.Max Paints America" to commemorate - area. #-Nativethe Bicentennial and chosen by the Ten nessee
U.S. General Service Administration to White @ $ 9.95 ea. -
design bilingual welcome murals for Shipping & Handling $2.00canadian and Mexican border stations.
Max has also created the philatelic - Taxcachet representing the united states Tennessee residents add 6% Sales
for the UNICEFF International Flag
stamps Program. He painted six
"Ladies of Libertv" at the white House
as part of President Reagan's Fourth
of Julv celebration in 1981.
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Surrounding Areas
Nashville
A visit to Tennessee would not be home. The fabulous 4,400-seat oprv
complete without a visit to Nashville, House at opryland usA is the largest
also known as "Music City, usA." broadcast studio in the world and the
Just a few hours drive west of The most sophisticated theater in
'1982 World',s Fair, Nashville is the America.
capital city of Tennessee, but better But Nashville has even more for the
known for the orand Ole OprV and the music lover. A trip to Music Row is a
Hermitage, the home of President must. In this small area, comprised of
Andrew Jackson. two avenues and several connecting
Chronologically, Nashville was born streets, are most of the 237 music
as a pioneer fort erected in 1779, but publishers, 34 talent agencies and 57 Every visitor to the for "Music citv, UsA" the founding was recording studios which dominate
Life 1925. year National Tnat was the
Accidental Insurance industry. Co. of Music Row and the Nashville music Boardwalk' this yeartis a winner and
Nashville was granted a license to Nashville is blessed with a wealth of For a complete list of prizes operate a radio station and clear Greek architecture, the prime and gifts that include: channel 650-WSM came into being. example of which is the Parthenon.
From the inception, a show was This beautiful edifice is an exact
aired as the wsM Barn Dance. But two replica of its famous namesake in years later the name "Crand Ole OprV" ancient Creece. The focus of tourist r982
was adopted. Then, in 1943, after interest is in the delightful displav of
three previous moves, the OprV art and history. Custom Van relocated to the 3,000-seat Rvman Like all of Tennessee, Nashville and
Auditorium where it remained until its setting amidst Middle Tennessee Turn to center spread ad Marcn 1974. beautv is breathtaking.
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Black and white wlural
Remembering Fairs Past
London the Atomium, svmbol of the 1958
Depicted at the top of this mural is Brussels Exposition. The high tower
the first world's fair, The creat Crvstal with the face on it to the extreme left
Palace Exhibition staged in London in is the Tower of the Sun which was the
1851. Sponsored bV Prince Albert centerpiece of Expo'70. Beneath it
during the reign of Queen Victoria, can be seen "Aquapolis,' the floating
the fair consisted of a single structure citv that was the centerpiece of Expo
made of metal, glass and wood which '75 in Okinawa.
covered 19 acres. lt was 1,851 feet
long (to correspond with the date) Chicago
and more than 6 million visitors at- The three-towered structure is
tended. Since that time, there have actuallv four towers. lt was the
been some 70 expositions of world's Federal Pavilion at the Century of
fair caliber. Progress in Chicago in 1933. This
structure was also the Temple of
Paris Music for The 1901 Pan-American
Next follows a montage of cen- Exposition in Buffalo. unfortunatelv, it
terpieces from past world's fairs. was also the site of President
Spectacular vertical towers have been McKinley's assassination. lt seems he
a trademark of many fairs of the past. liked the Fair so much, he decided to
The first, and highest, was the Eiffel stav an unscheduled extra dav which
Tower built in Paris for The 1889 paris proved his undoing.
Exposition. lt was the first use of steel
and was purposely a spectacular Philadelphia
exercise to exemplifv the marvels of The 1876 Philadelphia centennial
this "new" material. lt is almost 1,000 Exposition displaved to the world that
feet high and remains the tallest the united states had come of age as
structure ever built for a world's fair. a technological and economic power.
The Corliss Steam Engine shown here
Brussels (bottom centen was the largest
The geodesic dome in the center is engine ever built bV man and stunned
the U.S Pavilion from Expo '67. the world. lt was used to power
Towering above it, on the mural, is machinerv at the fair. lt also marked
the beginning of energv as an im-
portant world's fair subject. A subject
which continues here in Knoxville in
1982.
France
Notice the hand and the torch of
the statue of Liberty. France brought
just this portion of the statue to the
Centennial Exposition to help
celebrate the 100th anniversarv of
America. After the fair, it was retur-
ned to France until comoletion of.the
final statue and its installation in New
York Harbor in 1886.
New York
The Trvlon and Perisphere was the
centerpiece of The 1939-1940 New
York World's Fair. With this fair,
America Uust emerging from the
Depression) became filled with
renewed hope as images of its mar-
vels were described on radio and
transmitted via magazines and
newspapers.
For copies of this poster, suitable
for framing, send s6.95 to: Levitan
Design Associates, 39 w. 29th st., New
York, N.Y. 10001
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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The sunsphere
Rising high above The 1982 World's lakeside clining at the base of the overlook space to the bottom of the
Fair site, 266 feet into the air, is its Sunsphere. A VIP dining area is on the sphere. constructecl with an efficiencY
theme structure...the stunning sun- second level of the Sunsphere. The of floor space, it is a masterful construction of innovative example on the housed Restaurant, Sunspheresphere. The glass-encased design. and is an elegant levels, third and fourth Each morning the sun's first raysplay across the surface of its 24 l€rat sit-down restaurant with coclcail elevators can carry uP to 500 passengers each per hour.gold-dust, ref lective'glass skin. servrce.
Each evening its lights wink on and Designed by community Tectonics, The Sunsphere's design has also
cast a glow across the Fair's landscape, Inc., and constructed by Rentenbach employed every fire safety factor
distinctive for miles awaY. Engineering co., the sunsphere is possible including sprinkler systems,
World's fairs have a great tradition unique in a number of ways. Seventy- smoke evacuation system and com- is the first munication svstems on every level. of theme structures, some of the four feet in diameter, it
most notable examples being Paris' spherical building in the unitecl states. Interestingly, Herbert Bebb, founder
Eiffel Tower anct seattle's Space Unlike a geoclesic dome, this struc' of communitv Tectonics, was a
Needle. In keeping with this great tural system encapsulates space ancl designer at The 1933 World's Fair in
tradition and the theme of The 1982 supports floors. Chicago.
world's Fair, "EnergY Turns The To create an atrium effect, some
world," the sunsphere has been floors do not touch the skin, but
designed as a monument to the sun,
the source of all energY.
In the early stages of Planning, it
was also decided this s4 million
monument would serve another role,
it would explain the historical
significance of the sun.
Through a multi-sensory displaY at
its base and on the third level, plus
other ctisplays on the observation
level, the sun co. (a major multi-
source energY comPanY) has
producecl an exciting, informative and
entertaining "adventure in energy."
At the entrance, Fair visitors walk
through the sunscope, a thrilling
sensory experience that shows the
earth's depenclence on the sun.
on the first and fifth levels, sun spot
graphics can be founcl, detailing the
impact of today's energy sources.
The 266-foot height of the sun-
sphere was chosen because it affords
a total panorama of the Great smokY
Mountains and the surrounding land-
scape, while providing a unique view
of The '1982 World's Fair site and the s.,1
city of Knoxville. The exact height is
the result of careful studies using
photography and hot air balloons.
All food facilities founcl in the
Sunsphere are operated bY the
specialw Food Division of Hardees
Foocl systems, Inc. This includes a fast-
food service operation that provides
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WORLD'S
Landscaping
Some of the most pleasant memories visitors will take FARE! awav from The 1982 World',s Fair will be relaxing strolls
down tree-shaded walkwavs,.a quiet interlucle beneath a When you come to the 1982 stand of tall oaks bv the waters of the world Lake, or
Knoxville World's Fair, don't viewing a botanical display in the forecourt of an in-
miss the Menu Fare at The ternational pavilion.
But the landscaping at The 1982 world's Fair is more Hungry Fisherman Restaurant, than aesthetic: Visitor comfort, traffic control, preser-
a seafood adventure and more! vation and residual use all figure prominently into this
monumental project.
takeside
Water is a life-sustaining source and the Waters of the
World Lake, stretching from the L & N Depot to the U.S.
Pavilion, is a lovely representation. Visually beautiful, it
also exerts a cooling effect on the site.
Along the western side of the lake, a ring of turn-of-the-
centurV cobblestones curves along the water's edge.
Nearbv, a stand of heavv-canopied shade trees stretches
from the L & N Depot to The 1982 World',s Fair Operations
Center, providing the perfect setting for picnickers and * A menu variety of oyer 45 items, folks with a yen to sit and enjoy the view.
including 10 All You Can Eat meals. At the northeastern corner of the lake stands the 1,400-
* With any meal, enjoy our All You seat State of Tennessee Amphitheatre. This lovely, curving, tentlike structure's open-sided construction invites seating e44 Eat, 24-item Salad Boat.... on the sweet-smelling lawns. small-leafed trees provide a including homerhade macaroni salad, lacy filtered lighting. while listening to the strains of potato salad, three bean salad, Bartok.or Berlioz, one can lean back and survey the glories cole slaw and more. that surround international pavilions.
* A million-dollar nautical atmosphere.
* A free meal for kids under 6. Elm Tree Theatre Just as care ha's been taken to preserve the 75-Vear-old L
* A free dessert with every meal. & N Station and other turn-of-the-centurV buildings, so
* Only 3 minutes from I-40lI-75. have countless trees and shrubs been 0runed and maintained in their original locations on the Fair site. One
Mixed Drinks Available. such preservation has resulted in an original and
delightful stage setting called the Elm Tree Theatre. This
giant elm has been left intact to stretch its long green
limbs to form a roof above visitors who rest in its shade
while watching musical and varietv acts.
F.i
3f secondAdjacentcreekto the Australian and canadian pavilions is the
=.t:b Second Creek Parkland, where visitors can enjoy a respite
p@ffii'i'x =6o3 fromazaleas,sunrhododendronand fun. Here,andthe planterswhole areafilledbloomswith petuniaswith fl ,/ \ F|SHERMAil and marigolds.
The eye is also enchanted by two wooden bridges that
span the creek. Man-made toadstools offer a place to relax
and, just barely visible through the trees, a splash of white
hints at a victorian gazebo.
ln all, some 8,000 trees, 6,000 shrubs, 12 acres of sod, MAJOR BANQUET and 10,000 annuals have been planted throughout the Fair CREDIT CARDS FACILITIES site and that doesn't take into consideration the glorious
botanical displays prepared for the forecourts of the
international and corporate pavilions. Thp IIUIIERY FISIIERMflII When The 1982 World's Fair ends, Knoxville will inherit a
park to grace the downtown area. Com- 6800 Baum Drive Knoxville, Tenn. beautiful citv
Phone: 588-5317 mercial, residential and convention facilities will be
situated amidst these lovelv surroundings.
OTHEF LOCATIONS: MEMPHIS, TNi NASHVILLE, TN; SOUTH HAVEN, l\,4S,
CHATTANOOGA, TN; N4AFIETTA, GAi STONE N4OUNTAIN, GA;
BlRi,4|NGHAM, AL; GREENVILLE, SC; W COLUN,IBIA, SC; CLOVER, SC;
CHABLOTTE, NC; GREENSBORO, NC
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A lot of enelgu/ under one name.
Sun. A lot more than an oil and delivery of energy from a
company. variety of sources.
For almost 100 years, Sun has Oil. Coal. Oil sands. Natural
been supplying valuable and needed gas. Geothermal. And synthetic
products to Arnerica s industry and fuels. A lot of energy under one
consumers. name. Sun.
Today, Sun Company is a broad- Helping to make a new day.
based energy company. Sun is
working to help secure Americas
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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Souvenirs and Mem orabilia
There are numerous inclividuals in This montage, designed bv exhibit Also represented are license plates,
the United States who are serious designer Leonard Levitan, represents arm patches, replicas of world's fair
collectors of world's fair memorabilia. but a tiny fraction of typical world's towers, cups, key chains, stamps,
There are enough of them that they fair memorabilia. Every world's fair paperweights, soda cans, ashtrays,
maintain a worlcl's Fair collectors' strikes its own medal and produces its piggy banks, bumper stickers, spoons,
Society, publish various monthlv own guidebook, the most popular of pins, plaving cards, dishes, decals,
newsletters and conduct an annual all world's fair souvenirs. The red book bookmarks and postcards.
convention in New York. in the center is the very first world's A unique idea for a souvenir, callecl
unlike most fanatic collectors, fair guidebook from The '1851 crystal the passport, came from Expo '67 in
however, world's fair collectors are Palace Exhibition. lt was a red hard- Montreal. This was a small passport-
idealists of the first magnitude and bound copy embossed in gold, with like booklet for the fair with a symbol
pure internationalists. Talk to one elaborate descriptions and fold-out on the outside, which was sub-
about his collection and he will panoramic engravings. sequentlv stampecl like a regular
seldom dwell on the objects for long. The corniest souvenir ever passport at every pavilion. They have
what is more important is the produced was the frying pan in the become a standard feature of every
significance of the souvenir. upper left. The concept was to create world's fair since.
They will do almost anything to a fitting souvenir for The 1901 Pan- For poster-size copies of this photo,
journey to a worlcl's fair site and, once American Exhibition in Buffalo. suitable for framing, send s6.95 to:
there, thev will record in precise The orange Trylon and Perisphere Levitan Design Associates, 39 w. 29th
detail the tiniest facet of its planning. on the right was a salt shaker that st., New York, N.Y. 10001.
A dinner with the world's Fair unfortunately stabbed one's foocl as
collectors' society must be bedlam'as one seasoned it.
thev argue the pros and cons of every
world's fair, past and coming. For
them, the magic of a world's fairs is
the very best mankind has to offer,
and it should not be forgotcen.
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"Help" is a very big word. the needs of millions ofAmericans from coast
As much as the "world" is a very big place. to coast.
But a Seventh-day Adventist reilizeithat a Internati onally, the Seventh-day Adventists
person's need is never too big. And wherever proliferate and grow The fact is, of the
that person is, it's never too far away. 1,021 doctors sent overseas by 59 different
Which is the reason whv vou'll find The denominations, 438 of them are Seventh-day
Seventh-day Adventist Church serving people Adventists. And just as astounding, of the
in need, in not only every corner ofthe United world's 225 countries [157 belone to the United
States...but also in every corner of the world. Nationsl 192 of them are served-by Seventh-
Domestically, The Seventh-day Adventist day Adventists.
Church proudly offers Loma Linda University It's not unusual to see us working with por-
-one of the world's foremost medical schools table cardiac units in remote areas like Thai-
and research centers. land. Or bringing education and The Word
In addition, our nationwide Adventist of God, in addition to advanced agricultural
Health System assists hospitals in need by technology into some ofthe world's most
reconstructing their medical and financial barren lands.
operations. while at the same time, supporting We talk in languages called Bulu, Xhosa and
the health needs of the surrounding Zuht.
communities. We rebuild physically, emotionally, and
And there's more. A lot more. spiqitually.
The Church and its lavmen have been We wipe tears. We mend wounds. We heal
establishing and operating numerous nursing hearts.
homes, hospitals, health retreats, colleges, Christ once said, "Go ye into all the world."
clinics, and inner-city programs which serve We took him very seriously.
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Amusements
FUN FOr AII
Seven acres at the southwest en-
trance gate to The 1982 World's Fair,
bordering the People's Republic of
China Pavilion, have been developed
for the enjovment of thrill seekers.
Familv FunFair, The 1982 World'S Fair
amusement area, features 13 exciting
and unusual "adventures," including
one of the largest ferris wheels in the
world.
A partial list of rides and attractions
to be offered, many appearing for
the first time in North America, are as
follows:
Ciant Ferris Wheel
This giant wheel carries guests to
162 feet above the ground for a
panoramic view of the Fair and the
surrounding Knoxville area.
Ranger
This unique ride is presented for the
first time anywhere in the United
states. cuests board a futuristic
spaceship vehicle and are propelled in
a continuous 360-degree loop. Riders
are suspended upside down at the
top of each looping motion.
Log Flume
Proven to be the world's most
popular familv thrill ride, guests board
a "hollowed-out" (fiberglass) log as it is
carried through a circuitous white
water flume. The log is finally lifted to
a high, down chute for the rushing
white-knuckle climax.
Pirate
Riders climb aboard a 17th centurv
pirate galleon which swings in a
pendulum arc, suspending riders in
mid-air nearlv 50 feet above the
ground.
Wave Swinger
Cuests ride in an undulating circular
path suspended in individual chairs
beneath the ornate rococo canopy
above.
The FunFair also offers many other
unique attractions including remote-
controlled boats and cars, an elec-
tronic shooting gallerv and a unique
Frisbee-painting game. There are also
a number of games where par-
ticipants can test their skills and win
pflzes.
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Architects
ln August 1976,Ine 1982 World's Fair Design Team,
under the leadershio of Executive Architect Bruce Mc-
Cartv, consisting of a joint venture between McCartV
Bullock Holsaple, Architects and Barge Waggoner sumner
and Cannon, Engineers, were selected to begin the initial
planning of the 7o-acre site between downtown Knoxville
and the universiw of Tennessee.
From the beginning, the major objective has been to
convert this abandoned railroad yard into a vital in-town
communitv through the interim development of a world's
fair.
The organizing element of the plan is a new lake (an
extension of the existing creek) that reaches from the
restored L & N terminal on the north to the U.S. Pavilion
on the south. The lake will be retained as the main feature
of a nine-acre park after the Fair. The topographv of the
site, with variations in elevation of up to 60 feet, has been
used to advantage by the utilization and adaption of the
many existing site features.
Circulation is made possible bv the conversion of the
on-site existing automobile and railroad bridges into
pedestrian walkways accessible to the handicapped and
the elderlV.
A conscious effort has been made to retain other
historical features of the site. cranite pavers, railroad ties
and large building stones have been re-used extensively
for walks and retaining walls. The existing landscaping has
been reinforced by the addition of hundreds of large
trees, planted in wire baskets to facilitate relocation as
necessarv to complete the residual plan.
During the past four years, the design team has been
expanded to include a number of consultants and
associated architects. Under the direction of The 1982
World's Fair Executive Vice President Ed Keen and Vice
President charles smith, their manv talents have been
combined to create a unique site for staging the Fair.
world's Fair Design Team
Mccartv Bullock Holsaple, Architects
Barge Waggoner Sumner Cannon, Engineers
Bruce McCartv. FAIA Executive Architect
Dou9las McCarty, AIA Design Coordinator
william H cannon, PE ExecutiveEngineer Don Nlauldin, P E Project Engineer ffi
Consultants
Barton Aschman Associates, and parking planning Inc - transportation Famco Engineering, engineering lnc structural - handprints/Atelier 105 environmental graphics design l.C. Thomasson mechanical- and electrical engineering Leonard Levitan- and Associates exhibit design Pageantrv World, Inc pageantry- - R Duell and Associates site planning - Rucker and Associates specialty l!ghting Oeologic Associates -geo-technical consultant -
Associated Architects
Adams Herz and Walker Craft
Barber Mclvlurrv and renovated- entrancebuildingsgates and service buildings - Communitv Tectonics international oavilions Dewitt S Dykes merchandising- and snack shops
Eugene Burr renovated - houses and Folklife - international pavilions Lindsay and Maples
lvlcDuffie and Associates - merchandising and snack shops - McKissack and McKissack - renovated buildings
Construction Manager
Rentenbach Engineering co
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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The 1982 World's Fairchronology of
sept. 30, 1974 charles sievers, clinton city ad- Aug.28,1976
Knoxvillian Stewart Evans hears King ministrator. U.S. Department of Commerce
Cole speak at the annual meeting of Harold shiplev endorses an Energv Exposition in 1982
the International Downtown Dennis Cloud, Integon Insurance. for Knoxville. Application is sent to
Ex-Executives Association in Tulsa, okla., Margaret Gaiter, Beck cultural the Bureau of International
about the success of The '1974 World's center. positions in Paris.
Fair in Spol€ne, Wasn. James Smith, Park National Bank. Nov.20,1976
Nov.4, 1974 Robert worthington Jr., lawyer. Bureau of International Expositions
Downtown Knoxville Association Site committee: Fortune and accepts Knoxville's plan.
approves consideration of a world's Copeland Aptrl 26,1977
fair for Knoxville. Finance Committee: Morgan and President Carter approves The 1982
a Aug.3,1975 smith world's Fair and s20.8 million for
Mavor KVle Testerman appoints a Covernment Affairs Committee: Federal PaviliOn.
world's Fair Advisorv committee. Worthington and Sievers April 27,1977
Members: Feb.20, 1976 The Bureau of International Ex-
Jake Butcher, united American Bank, The 1982 World's Fair site is selec- positions approves The 1982 World's
chairman of the AdvisorV committee. ted:73.4 acres in the Lower second Fair.
Mrs. Georgia Lobetti, American creek Vallev and near the L & N Depot. Dec.7,1978
Savings and Loan, secretarY. April 29, 1976 President carter signs a
E.B. Copeland, E.B. copeland cO. s.H. Roberts Jr. is elected president proclamation which endorses the
Quinton cullev, vinylex corp. of the Knoxville International Energy exposition and directs Secretary of
James Dempster, Dempster Division Exposition corp. (KIEE). state cvrus Vance to issue invitations
of carrier corp. Developers of The 1982 World's Fair to foreign governments.
George Morgan, Vallev Fidelity Bank. include: Aug.5,1979
Jack Walker, Family Pantrv Markets. Jake Butcner KIEE kicks off the 1,000-dav count-
Bvrl Logan, H.T. Hackney co. E.B. copeland down.
Jack Proffitt, Proffitt's Department James smith oct.12,1979
isstores. Pat wood s30 million private loan pacl€ge
Mrs. Cail Litton William clemons signed in New York.
Mrs. Eileen Klebenow Oeorge Morgan Dec.21,1978
William Fortune, Rentenbach Rodnev Lawler Bill authorizing s20.8 million for
U.S.Engineering. William Fortune construction and upkeep of the
Tom sudman Pavilion is approved by con9ress.
Robert worthington Jr. Dec.30,1979
Italv signs participation contract.
Jan. 50, 1980
Official groundbreaking ceremony
with Mavor Randy Tvree, City Council,
Jake Butcher fihe '1982 world's Fair
Board chairman), and s.H. Roberts Jr.
fihe 1982 World',s Fair president).
Jan. 10, 1980
No-strike agreement signing takes
place between Knoxville Building
Trades council and KIEE.
May 1, 1980
Croundbreaking ceremonv signifies
the start of construction for the first
international oavilion. The date also
marks two vears from the Fair's
opening day on MaY 1,1982.
July.3, 198O
President Carter appoints Charles
Fraser as U.S. COmmissiOner oeneral.
July 14, 1980
oround broken to mark the start of
construction for the second major
structure to be built for The 1982
world's Fair.construction was in high gear at The 1982 world's Fair last year as in- Dec.17, 198Otensive foundation work was being done on the tifestyle and Technology The 500-Dav countdown celebration
center. The lOO,OOO-square-foot exhibition facility features presentations is conducted. American Cas Industryand attractions revolving around the energy theme of the Fair. announces that it will sponsor a
pavilion.
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Jan. 25, 1981 Aug.24,19?1 Steel skeletons of international
Construction on the Sunsphere Topping off ceremonies for the pavilions climb into the sky from
begins. Sunsphere take place. the Fair site with the first com-
May 1, 1981 oct. 28, 1981 pleted international pavilion
The Knoxville International Energv The U.S. Embassv in Peking officiallV standing behind the construction.
Exposition celebrates the one-year-to- confirms that China will participate in This cluster of three pavilions is
go countdown. The 1982 World's Fair. merefy a small portion oJ tne 72-
July 21,1981 Nov. 1, 1981 a(/.e Faat site which will ac-
The first meeting of the Fair's The second session of the Fair's commodate a proiected 60,000
Commissioners Oeneral tat(es place. three-part International SVmposia visitors per day during the May to
Nations represented include ttaly, Series begins. Energy experts from October, 1982, international ex-
France, West Cermanv, united more than 40 nations gather at the position.
Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Mexico, Hyatt Regency Hotel for a four-day
Saudi Arabia, Korea and Canada. conference.
tuaY 22,1981 Dec.1, 1981
Secretary of State Alexander Haig The American Bus Association an-
hosts representatives of 14 foreign nounces that The 1982 World's Fair is
countries at a reception and briefing tlie top tourism event in North
in washington, D.c. for The 1982 America in 1982.world's Fair. www.butkus.us
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Yesterdav, Today and Tomorrow
Construction Progress
A massive combined financial effort, in operating capital. This three-Vear restructuring the interstate highway
ranging from individuals to the loan will be repaid from the revenues svstem; about s75 million in private
nation's largest banks, resulted in of the Fair which are now projected investment for hotels, Parking
financing for The 1982 World's Fair. atsl2o million. complexds, and office buildings; more
Various federal agencies, including It is a measure of the confidence of than s100 million in construction on
Fair to the s39 million Fair site; that such the communiw banking and the of the Interiorthe Department s24 as and 43-bank consortium; the prestigious from institutions financial Ad- Economic DeveloPmentthe
ministration, were instrumental in New York's Chemical Bank, Atlanta's million from federal and local ex-
providing s7.45 million. An additional First National, London's Barclav In- penditures for urban redevelopment
s5 million came from an urban ternational, American SecuritY in programs. alsoDevelopment Action orant. washington, 0.c., Nashville's com- some 37,000 new jobs have
As part of its urban redevelopment merce Union, the North Carolina been created. After the close of the
program, the ciw of Knoxville also National Bank, and the First National Fair, the total impact of this sub-
sold s1'1.6 million in bond anticipation Bank of st. Louis are participants in stantial effort in downtown renewal
notes in 1978. the loan. will result in nearlv 17,0OO new and
In effect, the Fair is a temporarv A budget committee comPosed of permanent jobs.
tenant on a site dedicated to a representatives of the participating Anv surplus funds from the
massive redevelopment project that banks and three local corporations operation of the Fair will be placed in
will eventuallV include commercial monitors all expenditures made bV a community trust fund. That trust
and residential construction. the Fair. Arthur Andersen & co. will be set up as a foundation for the
The initial funding for the Fair's conducts audits on behalf of both the benefit of the Knoxville community.
operation came from s1 million in bank consortium and the Fair. Furthermore, the city of Knoxville
pledges made bV more than 1,000 All told, the Fair's operating budget will enjov the residual use of the
local citizens. These pledges ranged and disbursements will amount to many buildings that have been
from as low as s100 to as much as more than s100 million. restored or constructed for The 1982
s25,000. In total, the Fair has generateo world's Fair.
ln october 1979, a consortium of 43 some s5oo million in construction and
local, regional, national and in- investments in the Creater Knoxville
ternational banlG financed s30 million area. This includes s224 million for
Knoxville Blossoms
Seventy-two acres of abandoned considerable growth as a result of the The freight depot is now an in-
railroad tracks, outdated retail expositions they hosted. ternational boutique and gallerv and a
operations and dilapidated industrial The heart qf this redevelopment is German beergarden is in the foundry.
buildings have blossomed into the site the U.S. Pavilion. Congress approved The adjacent downtown area has
of The 1982 World',s Fair in Knoxville, 520.8 million for the structure, which also received a facelift with a number
Tenn. features a dramatic Presentation of new office buildings, en-
Rising from the ruins are a mile-long about American energv strategies for tertainment and convention facilties,
park, a lake, imProved commercial the present and future. lt will serve as utilitv improvements, par|(s, sidewalk
land and new residential develoP- a permanent energv resource center replacements, tree plantings and wall
ments. when the Fair is over. murals. An additional s225 million was
Knoxville is following in the foot- The revitalization Program also allocated for major interstate highwav
steps of Spokane, Wash., which hosted includes the renovation of the historic imorovements to facilitate access to
Expo '74 and reaped tremendous L & N Railwav station, built in 1904. on the Fair.
benefits in the areas of employment, the northeast corner of the site, it The Fair has generated 37,000 new
new business and civic improvements. features shops, offices, boutiques and jobs (17,000 of which will remain
chicago, seattle and st. Louis can also restaurants. other renovated struc- permanent) and an additional 1,000
be cited as cities that experienced tures on the fairgrounds include the new Class "A" hotel rooms have been
five-storv candy Factorv, the L & N constructed.
Depot and the L & N Foundrv Building. Former Secretarv of Energy John C.
sawhill, who has visited The 1982
World's Fair site, said: "The Depart-
ment of Energv has given full support
to this worthy effort. Situated among
the ultra-modern exposition halls are
certain structures preserved because
of their architectural and historical
significance. In Knoxville, energy ef-
ficiencv and preservation have
worked hand-in-hand."
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Board of Directors
*RobertKeith Bell J. Pennington
Student, University of Tennessee Attornev, Robert J. Pennington Law office .Richard E. RaYDesignated Board Member for
UT student covernment Association Manager, Tennessee operations
*Thomas R. Bell Aluminium Co. of America (ALCOA)
President, East Tennessee Natural oas s.H. Roberts Jr.
David Blumberg President, The 1982 World',s Fair
Ceneral Agent Emeritus, James H. RObinSOn
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance co. Director of Federal Programs, Knox County schools-Dr. -Avon W. Rollins Edward J- Boling
President, University of Tennessee Liaison officer, Minority Economic Development staff*John F. Brennan Tennessee Val leV Authority
President, chemical separations corp. Mrs. Patsy L- scruggs
James S. Bush Civic Leader, CitV of Knoxville
-Thomas E. sudmanPresident, Johnson & oalvon, Inc.
cecil H. Butcher Jr- President/Chief Executive Officer,
Chairman of the Board, United Southern Bank, Nashville united American service corp.
united American Bank of washington countv Kyle c. Testerman
Jake F. Butcher Attorney, Testerman, Hofferbert & Mills
Chairman of the Board/Chief Executive Officer, Al underwood
united American Bank President, Miller's, Inc.
.Richard R. Van SickleRichard s. childs
vice chairman of the Board, city & countv Bank President and Plant Manager, Rohm & Haas Tennessee, Inc.
william J- Clemons H. Pat Wood
Real Estate Developer vice President, Lawler-wood Associates, Inc.
.Litton T. cochran .Hndsay Young
owner/operator, McDonald's Restaurants Attornev, Mccampbell, Young, Bartlett, Hollow & Marquis .Robert F. worthington Jr.E.B. Copeland
President, E.B. copeland & co. Attornev, Baker, worthington,
Dr. Doris Scott crawford Crosslev, Stansberry & Woolf
Management Consultant
Ralph D. culvahousecommercial Manager (retired), Knoxville utilities Board Board of Directors/Ex officio
Roger A. Daley
President & Business Manager, Knoxville News-Sentinel Co. Ben Adams
Mrs. Sarah Moore Green chairman, oak Ridge world's Fair committee
Member, Knoxville city school Board Frank H. Deller
Ms. Erma G. Greenwood Executive vice President,
Attorney, cramer, Johnson and creenwood Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
custave M. Handly The Honorable John R. Johnson
Chairman of the Board (retired), Miller's, Inc. Mavor, citv of Morristown
Dr. Robert Harvey The Honorable Dwight w- Kessel
Vice President, Knoxville College CountV Executive, Knox,Countv-James Haslam Jim overbey
President, Pilot oil co. President, Downtown Knoxville Association-Roger F. Hibbs The Honorable Jack Reagan
President, union carbide/Nuclear Division Mavor, citv of oatlinburg
John M. Holliday Don sherwood
President, Knoxville Building and construction Trade President, Blount County Chamber of Commerce
council The Honorable Randy Tyree.1.o. Johnson Mavor, city of Knoxville
vice President and General Manager, Greg Kern
Robertshaw controls co., Fulton svlphon Division Executive Director,
Eugene L. JoYCe Knoxville communitv Development corp.
Attornev, Jovce, Anderson & Meredith
Rodney F. Lawler *Management committee
President, Lawler-wood Associates, Inc.
George A- Morgan
Chief Executive Officer and chairman of the Board,
valley Fidelity Bank and Trust co.
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