1: 1. The Space Needle stands at 605 feet tall. 2. It was built for the 1962 World's Fair. 3. The elevator travels at 10 miles per hour.

2: 4. The observation deck offers 360-degree views. 5. There are 848 steps to the top of the Space Needle. 6. It can withstand winds up to 200 mph.

3: 7. The Space Needle's rotating restaurant completes a full rotation every 47 minutes. 8. It is made up of 500 tons of steel. 9. Over one million visitors per year.

4: 10. The Space Needle has been featured in various films and TV shows. 11. The top of the Needle features a lightning rod. 12. There are 25 lightning rods on the structure.

5: 13. The Space Needle was constructed in just 400 days. 14. Renovations in 2018 added a glass floor. 15. The restaurant at the top can host up to 260 diners.

6: 16. The structure has 25 lightning rods. 17. It weighs approximately 9,550 tons. 18. The observation deck offers views of Mt. Rainier.

7: 19. The elevator ride to the top takes 41 seconds. 20. The Space Needle serves as a landmark for Seattle. 21. Visitors can experience virtual reality tours at the top.

8: 22. The Space Needle's construction cost $4.5 million in 1962. 23. It was designed by John Graham & Company. 24. The restaurant is 500 feet off the ground.

9: 25. The Space Needle has a revolving glass floor. 26. There are 25 lightning rods on the Needle. 27. The structure has been featured in over 250 TV shows and movies.