Seattle's Space Needle painted original gold for anniversary
The roof of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle has been painted “Galaxy Gold” - the original color of of the landmark when it opened during the city’s 1962 World’s Fair
Via AP news wire
Wednesday 11 May 2022 19:30 BST
The roof of Seattle's iconic Space Needle has been painted “Galaxy Gold” - the original color of of the landmark when it opened during the city's 1962 World's Fair.
The 605-foot tower's paint job is part of the 60th anniversary of Seattle Center, the 74-acre campus that was built for the World's Fair and now features a sports and performing arts stadium, cultural centers, the city's popular independent radio station and other amenities.
The anniversary celebration, which began in April, continues for six months.