Today in history: Groundbreaking for the Space Needle is held in 1961 Greg Lange, HistoryLink.org
Saturday marks 60 years since groundbreaking ceremonies at the Space Needle were held.
The following is a recap of the event in a
On April 17, 1961, groundbreaking ceremonies for the Space Needle are held. The most eye-catching and iconic of the structures erected for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World s Fair), the Space Needle will be 605 feet high in a tripod design topped by an observation deck and a revolving restaurant that will turn 360 degrees an hour.
Upon opening in April 1962 it will be the tallest structure in the city, 86 feet taller than the Smith Tower.