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The Technology Playground

Tech Pavilion Interior



The Interior of the "Technology Playground" Pavilion which featured high-tech demonstrations and experiences. (Smithsonian Photo by Dane A. Penland)





Virtual Reality Suit



A demonstration of virtual reality using a special suit. (Smithsonian Photo)




Kids Watching Computer



The events on the Mall, including the Technology Playground, were primarily designed for children. (Smithsonian Photo)




Hands-on Computer



Hands on exploring with some of the most powerful computers available was a key part of the "Technology Playground" Pavilion. (Smithsonian Photo by Beth Laakso)




Virtual Reality Demo



A virtual reality demonstration. Note the pose on the left replicated in the computer screen on the right. (Smithsonian Photo)





People With Computers



The technology area had interesting programs for people of all ages. (Smithsonian Photo)





3-D Modeling Demo



Computer modeling of a 3-D object was one of the popular areas in the pavilion. (Smithsonian Photo)





"The American Journey" in Photographs
(Click below to see each area)

Ready for the Crowds

Bridge to the 21st Century

Technology Playground

Harmony and Heritage

Painting the Mural

Solving Passport Riddles

Vice President Gore Visits the Mall


These digital image files created from Photo CDs scanned courtesy Digix Imaging
Photographed with PJM Ektapress MultiSpeed Color Negative Film courtesy >Eastman Kodak
Image processing on Macintosh 9500's courtesy Apple Computer

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