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The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, a landmark of the Pacific Northwest and an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors. Nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators.

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Greg Smith

@greg_smith

The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, a landmark of the Pacific Northwest and an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors. Nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators.

Home - Space Needle : Space Needle
Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction
https://www.spaceneedle.com
About the Space Needle - Space Needle : Space Needle
The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured Seattle icon. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair—the Century 21 Exposition whose theme was “The Age of Space”—the tower’s futuristic design was inspired by the idea that the fair needed a stru
https://www.spaceneedle.com/about/
Experiences at the Space Needle - Space Needle : Space Needle
Experience two entirely new levels of thrills! From an all-glass floor on the lower level to floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level, Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do.”
https://www.spaceneedle.com/experience/
Plan Your Visit - Space Needle : Space Needle
This is it. You’re about to walk into a memory. Soaring 520 feet skyward. The city actually, really, truly at your feet. Step up. Step out. Step beyond your comfort zone. And experience wonder on a higher level.
https://www.spaceneedle.com/plan-your-visit/
Tickets
Come and see!
https://web.ticket.spaceneedle.com/?site=sn
Space Needle (@spaceneedle) • Instagram photos and videos
53k Followers, 1,226 Following, 662 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Space Needle (@spaceneedle)
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Space Needle - Home | Facebook
Space Needle, Seattle, WA. 173K likes. The Space Needle is 605' tall and was built for the 1962 World's Fair.
https://www.facebook.com/spaceneedle
Space Needle (@space_needle) | Twitter
The latest Tweets from Space Needle (@space_needle). Living the view since '62. Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
https://twitter.com/space_needle
Space Needle History - Space Needle : Space Needle
Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction
https://www.spaceneedle.com/history/
Space Needle (Seattle, WA): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor
Book your tickets online for Space Needle, Seattle: See 12,237 reviews, articles, and 6,425 photos of Space Needle, ranked No.8 on TripAdvisor among 439 attractions in Seattle.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d123109-Reviews-Space_Needle-Seattle_Washington.html
Seattle Space Needle Observation Deck - YouTube
Get some of the best views of Seattle from the observation deck of the Space Needle! http://www.viator.com/space-needle Soak up Seattle’s best view from atop...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1wGabBTcgw
Space Needle
The role of Space Needle in the history of the United States of America.
https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3118.html
Space Needle - Wikipedia
The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, a landmark of the Pacific Northwest and an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors. Nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators.[7]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Needle

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Space Needle
In 2011

Record height
Tallest in Seattle and Washington state from 1962 to 1969^[I]
Preceded by	Smith Tower
Surpassed by	Safeco Plaza
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Observation tower
Address	400 Broad Street Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	47°37′13″N 122°20′57″W / 47.6204°N 122.3491°W / 47.6204; -122.3491 (Space Needle)
Construction started	April 17, 1961
Completed	December 8, 1961
Opening	April 21, 1962
Owner	Space Needle Corporation
Height
Antenna spire	605.00 ft (184.404 m)
Top floor	518 ft (158 m)
Technical details
Floor count	6
Lifts/elevators	3
Design and construction
Architect(s)	John Graham & Company
Structural engineer	John K. Minasian Victor Steinbrueck
Main contractor	Howard S. Wright Construction Co.
Website
www.spaceneedle.com

Seattle Landmark
Designated	April 19, 1999^[1]


References
^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Home - Space Needle : Space Needle
Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction
https://www.spaceneedle.com
About the Space Needle - Space Needle : Space Needle
The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured Seattle icon. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair—the Century 21 Exposition whose theme was “The Age of Space”—the tower’s futuristic design was inspired by the idea that the fair needed a stru
https://www.spaceneedle.com/about/
Experiences at the Space Needle - Space Needle : Space Needle
Experience two entirely new levels of thrills! From an all-glass floor on the lower level to floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level, Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do.”
https://www.spaceneedle.com/experience/
Plan Your Visit - Space Needle : Space Needle
This is it. You’re about to walk into a memory. Soaring 520 feet skyward. The city actually, really, truly at your feet. Step up. Step out. Step beyond your comfort zone. And experience wonder on a higher level.
https://www.spaceneedle.com/plan-your-visit/
Tickets
Come and see!
https://web.ticket.spaceneedle.com/?site=sn
Space Needle (@spaceneedle) • Instagram photos and videos
53k Followers, 1,226 Following, 662 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Space Needle (@spaceneedle)
https://www.instagram.com/spaceneedle/
Space Needle - Home | Facebook
Space Needle, Seattle, WA. 173K likes. The Space Needle is 605' tall and was built for the 1962 World's Fair.
https://www.facebook.com/spaceneedle
Space Needle (@space_needle) | Twitter
The latest Tweets from Space Needle (@space_needle). Living the view since '62. Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
https://twitter.com/space_needle
Space Needle History - Space Needle : Space Needle
Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction
https://www.spaceneedle.com/history/
Space Needle (Seattle, WA): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor
Book your tickets online for Space Needle, Seattle: See 12,237 reviews, articles, and 6,425 photos of Space Needle, ranked No.8 on TripAdvisor among 439 attractions in Seattle.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d123109-Reviews-Space_Needle-Seattle_Washington.html
Seattle Space Needle Observation Deck - YouTube
Get some of the best views of Seattle from the observation deck of the Space Needle! http://www.viator.com/space-needle Soak up Seattle’s best view from atop...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1wGabBTcgw
Space Needle
The role of Space Needle in the history of the United States of America.
https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3118.html
Space Needle - Wikipedia
The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, a landmark of the Pacific Northwest and an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors. Nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators.[7]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Needle

Space Needle
In 2011

Record height
Tallest in Seattle and Washington state from 1962 to 1969^[I]
Preceded by	Smith Tower
Surpassed by	Safeco Plaza
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Observation tower
Address	400 Broad Street Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	47°37′13″N 122°20′57″W / 47.6204°N 122.3491°W / 47.6204; -122.3491 (Space Needle)
Construction started	April 17, 1961
Completed	December 8, 1961
Opening	April 21, 1962
Owner	Space Needle Corporation
Height
Antenna spire	605.00 ft (184.404 m)
Top floor	518 ft (158 m)
Technical details
Floor count	6
Lifts/elevators	3
Design and construction
Architect(s)	John Graham & Company
Structural engineer	John K. Minasian Victor Steinbrueck
Main contractor	Howard S. Wright Construction Co.
Website
www.spaceneedle.com

Seattle Landmark
Designated	April 19, 1999^[1]


References
^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, a landmark of the Pacific Northwest and an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors. Nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators.

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