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The Space Needle is one of the most photographed architectural monuments in Seattle. It’s very surprising how many people live in the Seattle area and have never been to the top or been informed of its intriguing history. Being that the Space Needle is such a spotlighted attraction for Seattle I believe that knowing the some of the history about it, could perhaps influence your photographs or anything relating to the monument.
These drawings show the preliminary stages of design and proposed designs that the Space Needle went through for the 1962 Worlds Fair. Edward Carlson and Victor Steinbrueck were credited for coming up with the elements of these designs.
These links are really worth checking out. You can see the construction of the Space Needle: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.
Images via University of Washington Library.
Good post Shelby. Its pretty cool that you take interest in the history of these kind of things. Good content find.
BAD ASS, Amazing photos. I love the Needle, and Seattle in general.
Being a design student at Boise State, Seattle is the place I hope to end up after graduation.