A Tale of Two Cities, Part I: Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle
Vancouver and Seattle possess striking similarities and differences from each other. In this first post, let's look at some similarities, some which are not well-known to persons not living in the region.
International Events:
World's Fairs:
The Century 21 World Exposition was hosted by Seattle in 1962. Century 21 was dedicated to showcasing the advances of science during the height of the Cold War. I will expound more on Century 21 in future postings, as this event was an enormous turning point in Seattle's history. More about Century 21 at this commemorative site.
Expo 86 was hosted by Vancouver in 1986. Themed "World In Motion - World in Touch", Expo 86 celebrated the astonishing advances in all forms of transportation. Expo 86 - Looking Back commemorative site has some neat information about this event.
International Conferences:
The Second World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference was held in Seattle in late 1999, and brought Seattle some of the worst publicity imaginable.
I am seeking some tips from other bloggers about major international conferences (they are very numerous) which have occurred in Seattle and in Vancouver.
(this story will be continued - please post your comments and suggestions - I will be comparing not only the core cities, but the greater metropolitan areas.)
International Events:
World's Fairs:
The Century 21 World Exposition was hosted by Seattle in 1962. Century 21 was dedicated to showcasing the advances of science during the height of the Cold War. I will expound more on Century 21 in future postings, as this event was an enormous turning point in Seattle's history. More about Century 21 at this commemorative site.
Expo 86 was hosted by Vancouver in 1986. Themed "World In Motion - World in Touch", Expo 86 celebrated the astonishing advances in all forms of transportation. Expo 86 - Looking Back commemorative site has some neat information about this event.
International Conferences:
The Second World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference was held in Seattle in late 1999, and brought Seattle some of the worst publicity imaginable.
I am seeking some tips from other bloggers about major international conferences (they are very numerous) which have occurred in Seattle and in Vancouver.
(this story will be continued - please post your comments and suggestions - I will be comparing not only the core cities, but the greater metropolitan areas.)
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