Space Needle Seattle, Washington

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The Space Needle from below, framed by a monorail track and the Experience Music Project building designed by Frank Gehry. Seattle, Washington, USA. Holly Hayes all photos →

Built just in time for the opening of the Seattle World's Fair in 1962, the Space Needle was an expression of the fair's futuristic theme, “Century 21.” Today, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seattle from the rotating observation deck.

Location map of the Space Needle, Seattle, Washington. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Space Needle, Seattle, Washington. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Seattle, Washington
Coordinates
47.6205063° N, 122.3492774° W map · aerial
Date(s)
21 Apr 1962

Article Info

Page Title
Space Needle
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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