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Space Needle

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400 Broad Street
Seattle , WA , 98109
Phone: 206.905.2100
47° 37' 13.422" N, 122° 20' 57.7356" W
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Space Needle
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The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured Seattle icon. 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. Since its grand opening on April 21, 1962, the landmark continues to symbolize the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Located at Seattle Center, the Space Needle stands at 605' tall and is one of the most photographed structures in the world.