1: The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle.

2: It was designed to withstand winds up to 200 mph.

3: On a clear day, visitors can see Mount Rainier from the top.

4: The Space Needle's observation deck rotates 360 degrees.

5: Over 2.3 million people visit the Space Needle annually.

6: The Space Needle's elevators travel at 10 miles per hour.

7: It took just over a year to build the Space Needle.

8: The Space Needle was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi.

9: The Space Needle has been featured in numerous films and TV shows.