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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. ....