Why The Space Needle Looks like a UFO |
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The Space Needle is a 605-foot-tall observation tower that has been a landmark tourist attraction in Seattle, welcoming more than 60 million visitors since it opened on April 21, 1962. It cost 4.5 million to build and precisely 400 days to construct. The Space Needle is a modernistic totem of the Seattle World's Fair. Edward “Eddie” Carlson saw the potential of a Space Age tower as a symbol for the fair and the Seattle skyline. in 1999, the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board approved the designation of the Space Needle as a "historic landmark." The assignment was made official on April 19th by the Seattle City Council.
Chapters: 00:00 The Space Needle is a symbol of the Seattle World's Fair 00:59 Edward E. Carlson was inspired to make the Space Needle 02:51 Who imagined the shape of the space needle? 03:07 The Space Needle’s placement in the city 03:32 Financing the Space Needle 03:51 Construction of the Space Needle 06:03 When The Space Needle opened for the World's Fair 06:44 The Space Needle’s in pop culture 08:17 Stunts at The Space Needle 10:05 The Space Needle rotating restaurant 11:11 The Space Needle's firework productions 12:09 Events hosted at the Space Needle 12:52 “The Century Project” restoration of the Space Needle 14:08 Why the Legacy Light, or sky beam, was added to the Space Needle Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/kultamerica » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Camrin Dekis, Editor - Patrycja Klimczuk Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section. |