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Why did Seattle build the Space Needle?
Because of Seattle’s placement along the famous Ring of Fire, making it susceptible to disastrous earthquakes, the builders constructed the Space Needle to withstand wind gusts of up to 200 miles per hour and earthquakes below a 9.1 magnitude. The Space Needle wasn’t the only construction built for the fair that year.
What was the original purpose of the Space Needle?
The idea for Needle was first doodled on a napkin or placemat by Seattle hotel executive Edward “Eddie” Carlson during a visit to Stuttgart, Germany in 1959. He saw the potential of a Space Age tower as a symbol for the 1962 fair and the Seattle skyline.
What does the Washington Needle represent?
Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.
Who owns Space Needle?
Space Needle Holding Corporation
Space Needle/Owners
What Tower inspired the Seattle Space Needle?
Stuttgart Tower of
Edward E. Carlson, chairman of the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, had an idea for erecting a tower with a restaurant at the World’s Fair. Carlson was president of a hotel company and was not recognized in art or design, but he was inspired by a recent visit to the Stuttgart Tower of Germany.
Who designed the Seattle Space Needle?
Edward Carlson
John Graham Jr.Victor Steinbrueck
Space Needle/Architects
How long did the Space Needle take to build?
approximately 400 days
The unique design quickly made the tower one of the most recognizable structures in the world, and the proud symbol of Seattle. It took approximately 400 days to build the Space Needle.