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Man holding a boy looking though a telescope on the Space Needle observation deck, May 22, 1963
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| Title | Man holding a boy looking though a telescope on the Space Needle observation deck, May 22, 1963 |
| Photographer | Milkie Studio |
| Date | 1963 |
| Caption | In this photograph, a man holds a boy who is looking through a telescope high above Seattle on the Space Needle observation deck. The view to the northeast shows Lake Union on a sunny day.
The Space Needle is easily the most recognizable structure built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, with the top of the Needle measuring 605 feet high and the main observation deck at 520 feet. The Space Needle hosted 2.3 million visitors during the Fair and continues to be one of Seattle's top tourist attractions. |
| Notes | Written on sleeve: Space Needle illustrati'n, Cole & Weber, May 22, 1963.
Caption information source: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair 1962: Century 21 Exposition; Seattle: Acme Publications. p. 143. |
| Subjects | Aerial views; Century 21 Exposition (1962: Seattle, Wash.); Seattle Center (Seattle, Wash.); Space Needle (Seattle, Wash.); Telescopes--Washington (State)--Seattle; Union, Lake (Wash.) |
| Places | Queen Anne (Seattle, Wash.); United States--Washington (State)--Seattle |
| Digital Collection | Museum of History & Industry Photograph Collection |
| Image Number | 2002.37.14828.4 |
| Ordering Information | To order a reproduction or to inquire about permissions contact photos@mohai.org or phone us at 206-324-1126. Please refer to the Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph. |
| Credit Line | Milkie Studio Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved |
| Repository | Museum of History & Industry, Seattle (MOHAI). |
| Repository Collection | Milkie Studio Collection |
| Type | Image |
| Physical Description | 1 film transparency: color; 4 x 5 in. |
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