6 Rare Photos Taken During The Space Needle Construction That Will Simply Astound You
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Jessica Wick
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It’s hard to imagine the Seattle skyline without the Space Needle. But until 1962, this iconic structure didn’t exist. Believe it or not, the Needle took only 400 days to build, even though a building of its size should have taken much longer. Check out these early photos of its construction.
Seattle had just secured the 1962 World's Fair, which had a theme of space, science and technology. Seattle had already been recognized as an "aerospace city" thanks mainly to Boeing, so the location made sense.
Edward E. Charlson, chairman of the 1962 World's Fair, first came up with the idea of erecting a tower with a restaurant at the World's Fair.
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John Graham Jr. was the one who decided the Space Needle's restaurant should be a revolving one.
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Once the design was finished, the location was selected, and the rest is history.
The monorail was also built for the World's Fair, providing a crucial link between the fairgrounds and the amenities downtown.
Since its early construction, the Space Needle has undergone several renovations. But its slender structure will always stay the same.
Want to see what the Space Needle looks like now? Plan your visit.
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