Extensively researched and written by Knute "Skip" Berger, it provides a detailed account of the Space Needle's conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as it's important role in the Century 21 Worlds Fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary Seattle in the 50 years after the fair. Berger, columnist for Seattle Magazine and the on-line Seattle news source Crosscut, was named "Writer-in-Residence" at the Space Needle...
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