When Was The Space Needle Built
The space needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured seattle icon.
When was the space needle built. Built in 1962 the space needle served as the focal point of that year s world s fair during which it hosted 2 3 million visitors. The space needle was once the tallest structure west of the mississippi river standing at 605 ft. 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 structure to symbolize humanity s space age aspirations.
But the space needle is more than just a visual icon it s a product of the 1962 world s fair. Considered to be an icon of the city and the pacific northwest it has been designated a seattle landmark. In keeping with the 21st century theme of the world s fair the final coats of paint were dubbed astronaut white for the legs orbital olive for the core of the structure re entry red for the halo and galaxy gold for the sunburst and pagoda roof.
The basic space needle tower was completed in december 1961 eight months after it began. Nearly 20 000 people a day used its elevators during the event. The space needle is the most recognizable landmark in the pacific northwest and is the symbol of seattle washington.
Located in the lower queen anne neighborhood it was built in the seattle center for the 1962 world s fair which drew over 2 3 million visitors.