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Space Needle

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The iconic ‘wasp-waisted tower shape based on an abstract sculpture of a dancer called “The Feminine One” was designed for the World’s Fair.  It featured a revolving restaurant.  

Constructed, 1961
Opened, Apr 21, 1962

The Space Needle officially opened the first day of the World’s Fair. During the expo the tower hosted an estimated 2.65 million visitors.

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