Can’t Thread This Needle
Posted by Steven Love on June 7th, 2008
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Photo Credit: Piutus
Located in Seattle, Washington, the Space Needle has become a major landmark and Symbol of Seattle. It was constructed for the World’s Fair back in 1962. The Space Needle stands 605 feet tall and when completed, was the tallest structure west of th Mississippi. It can withstand 200 mph winds, 9.5 magnitude earthuakes, and has 25 lightning rods on top to prevent damage.
An observation deck is located 520 feet on the building. At 500 feet is the SkyCity restaurant and a gift shop. Visitors travel to the needle’s top using 10 mph elevators. On April 19, 1999, the Space Needle was officially dubbed a historical landmark.
Photo Credit: Steve Rima
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