#13: Historical Glimpse of the Seattle Space Needle
The Seattle Space Needle reaches 605 feet and was erected as the highest tower west of the Mississippi River for the 1962 World’s Fair. A collaboration between Edward E. Carlson and John Graham, Jr. attracted 2.3 million people upon its debut.
The Century 21 Exposition, or Seattle World’s Fair, spanned from April to October 1962, drawing nearly 10 million visitors. With over $9 million in support from the US Government, it featured a NASA-themed exhibit, leading to the creation of the Pacific Science Center.