- The iconic Space Needle was the centerpiece of the 1962 World Fair, built in only 13 months at a cost of $5 million.
- A bit of Seattle Space Needle history. Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair – the Century 21 Exposition, it was considered a space-age wonder at the time.
- Here is The Space Needle Located: The Center is located to the North of downtown Seattle and covers 87 acres.
- Move one floor below to The Loupe, the world’s first and only revolving glass floor, for never-before-seen views of the Space Needle and the city below.
- The Space Needle is the most recognizable landmark in the Pacific Northwest, and is the symbol of Seattle, Washington.
- Constructed for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle is now one of Seattle’s designated landmarks representing the city’s futuristic vision.
- Learn about the history of the Seattle space needle, why it was built and how the Seattle Space Needle become an iconic structure.
- Seattle's Space Needle is an icon for the Emerald City. Located in Seattle Center, the futuristic structure is a legacy left over from the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
- Safety Features: Earthquake and wind resistant, lightning rods, fire safety equipment. Purpose: The Seattle Space Needle Is an Observation Tower.
- It’s now arguably the most distinct part of our skyline, but there used to be a Seattle without a Space Needle—and we have the photos to prove it.