Future - Space Needle 50th Anniversary

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Just imagine what the world will be like when the Space Needle turns 100. Whoa.

WELCOME TO THE YEAR 2062.

The Space Needle has always been ahead of its time. It was created as a tribute to America’s Space Age, the theme of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. And back then, its ultramodern design raised eyebrows (and fueled imaginations) all around town. But the Space Needle’s bold optimism and mid-century cool have endured beautifully. And to this day, it’s a remarkably fun, futuristic symbol of Seattle’s quirky, innovative spirit.

We know that our next 50 years will be every bit as amazing as the last 50 years. And we can’t wait to celebrate our region’s next cutting-edge breakthroughs — in fields like art, architecture, computing, music, aviation, gaming, and…you name it.

THE SPACE NEEDLE THAT WASN’T.

What on earth does a Space Needle look like? The team behind Seattle’s now-beloved icon scoured their minds and explored a wide range of ideas before they landed on the final Space Needle design. [View]

COME TO A SPACE NEEDLE EMPLOYEE REUNION

If you used to work at the Space Needle, we’d love to connect with you. Not only to hear your stories and see your pictures, but to get your contact information so we can invite you to an upcoming employee reunion. Send us an email with your name, the years you worked here, and the jobs you held. [View]

CALLING ALL FORMER EMPLOYEES!

We think it’s high time for a reunion.

In the near future, we’ll be hosting a reunion for people who have worked at the Space Needle over the last 50 years. In preparation, we’re collecting everyone’s information. If you’d like to know more, send us an email with your name, the years you worked here, and the jobs you held.

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