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1987.59.131.63
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Aerial view, looking northeast, of the top of the Space Needle, Seattle, 1962

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Designed by architect John Graham, the Space Needle is easily the most recognizable structure built for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). The Space Needle was built in less than one year for 4.5 million dollars by the Howard S. Wright Construction Company. The top of the Needle is 605 feet high, with the main observation deck at 520 feet. The Space Needle has three elevators, and is home to one of the first rotating restaurants. The Space Needle hosted 2.3 million visitors during the Fair and continues to be one of Seattle's top tourist attractions. In this photo, a portion of Lake Union is visible on the left, with Lake Washington in the background.

Caption information source: http://www.spaceneedle.com/discover/history.html
ID Number: 1987.59.131.63
Date: 1962
Creator(s): Morley Studios, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 slide : color ; 35mm.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67358
Credit: MOHAI, Robert D. Ashley Century 21 Collection, 1987.59.131.63
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Aerial Views, Celebrations, Neighborhoods

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