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Space Needle

Space Needle

The symbol of Seattle was built for the 1962 World's Fair and features an observation deck at 520 ft.

Built in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of that year's World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The privately owned Space Needle is managed by Space Needle LLC.

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