Exterior view photograph. Katimavik and People Tree behind the minirail.

Interior view photograph. Mining equimpment laying on stone.

Interior view photograph. A miniature replica of a temple.

Interior view photograph. Plastic replicas of rare crystals.

Interior view photograph. Carts entering the mine shaft exhibit inside the Western Provinces Pavilion,

Exterior view photograph. Mexican Pavilion exterior (lot C-465). Striking and original in its appearance, the two storey Mexican pavilion drew architectural inspiration from Aztec amphitheatres and decorative inspiration from Mexican antiquity. A 42' high Rufino Tamayo mural dominated the entrance space as it told the story of the Mexican man's journey to liberation. A succession of halls took visitors on a journey through Mexican history and culture. The smaller first hall showcased photographs of Mexican life past and present. Three adjacent halls walked one through the story of war. Frescos portrayed the process from selection to battle to victory. The largest hall featured models and artifacts from historic Mexican civilizations such as the Mayans, Toltecs and Aztecs. Upon leaving the Pavilion one could hear the trumpets and guitars from Los Mariachis restaurant inviting visitors to come and enjoy the Mexican cuisine. Multi-hexagonal plan, with a "5-winged shell" above one main exhibition area. Tubular aluminum (triodetic structure of Mexico) and plywood. (S:100' x 200' --- A: 20000 sq. ft. --- H: 70' (shell))

Interior view photograph. Dining tables inside Mexican restaurant.

Interior view photograph. Mexican hostess stamping passports.

Interior view photograph. Wooden panels inside the Thailand exhibition area. The caption reads: "We are glad to be able to contribute to your celebrations. We are happy to participate in upholding the spirit of brotherhood of man which is enshrined in the Exhibition. It is our sincere hope that our humble contribution, the Thai Pavilion will afford Canadians and other visitors to Expo a glimpse of certain components of the Thai nation, our culture and perhaps an insight into our way of life and intentions. H. M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on Thai National Day."

Exterior view photograph. Mauritius Pavilion (lot C-419) exterior The tent-like structure of the Mauritius Pavilion is simple, yet attention grabbing. The one room exhibition space showcased the visual splendor of Mauritius. Central in the exhibition space was a topographic map of the island which is located off the east coast of Africa. Photographs and models of the landscape and it's exports, such as sugarcane dressed the exhibit walls. Circular one storey structure with conical roof. Central steel mast, columns and cables. Wood studs and plywood cladding. Vinyl coated nylon ("Facilon") (S: 30'6" radius --- A: 1600 sq. ft. --- H: 55' to top of mast)