The Story of the Seattle Space Needle: An Infographic

If there’s one thing everyone has seen - at least from a distance - in Seattle, it’s the Space Needle. Built in 1962, the Space Needle has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

The Space Needle is a recognized must-see for anyone visiting or living in the area. And, of course, there’s a lot of cool history and facts surrounding the Space Needle. For example, did you know that the Space Needle was originally drawn on a napkin? Or that when you ride in the Needle’s elevators while it’s snowing outside, it appears to be snowing up?

Here’s just a few more quirky historical and interesting facts about the Space Needle, all in an easy-to-read infographic:

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