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Seattle Space Needle renovations are nearing completion

The Space Needle in Seattle, with Mount Rainier in the background.
The Space Needle in Seattle, with Mount Rainier in the background.
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A rendering of the new Observation Deck at night.
A rendering of the new Observation Deck at night.
Olson Kundig
A rendering of the world's first rotating glass floor.
A rendering of the world's first rotating glass floor.
Olson Kundig
A rendering of the glass walls and benches that offer great views and photo ops.
A rendering of the glass walls and benches that offer great views and photo ops.
Olson Kundig
Inclined glass benches - called "Skyrisers" - and the deck's 11-foot-tall glass walls will allow visitors to snap super selfies.
Inclined glass benches - called "Skyrisers" - and the deck's 11-foot-tall glass walls will allow visitors to snap super selfies.
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A rendering of the open circular stairwell connecting the two viewing decks.
A rendering of the open circular stairwell connecting the two viewing decks.
Olson Kundig
Inclined glass benches - called "Skyrisers" - and the deck's 11-foot-tall glass walls will allow visitors to snap super selfies.
Inclined glass benches - called "Skyrisers" - and the deck's 11-foot-tall glass walls will allow visitors to snap super selfies.
Space Needle LLC
A rendering of the completed Observation Deck.
A rendering of the completed Observation Deck.
Olson Kundig
Before the makeover, a wall and caging interrupted views from the Space Needle Observation Deck.
Before the makeover, a wall and caging interrupted views from the Space Needle Observation Deck.
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The Space Needle Observation Deck before the makeover.
The Space Needle Observation Deck before the makeover.
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A rendering of the new Space Needle restaurant.
A rendering of the new Space Needle restaurant.
Olson Kundig
The Space Needle restaurant before the makeover.
The Space Needle restaurant before the makeover.
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The Observation Deck at Seattle Space Needle, pre-makeover.
The Observation Deck at Seattle Space Needle, pre-makeover.
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A worker out on the Space Needle "halo" during the makeover.
A worker out on the Space Needle "halo" during the makeover.
Rod Mar
A worker installs an 11-foot-tall, 7-foot-wide glass panel.
A worker installs an 11-foot-tall, 7-foot-wide glass panel.
Rod Mar
A section of the Space Needle's rotating glass floor under construction.
A section of the Space Needle's rotating glass floor under construction.
Rod Mar
Workers install glass walls on Seattle Space Needle Observation Deck.
Workers install glass walls on Seattle Space Needle Observation Deck.
Rod Mar
Glass walls in place, glass benches to be installed.
Glass walls in place, glass benches to be installed.
Rod Mar
A worker out on the Space Needle "halo" during the makeover.
A worker out on the Space Needle "halo" during the makeover.
Rod Mar
Workers install sections of the rotating glass floor on the lower level of the Space Needle Observation Deck.
Workers install sections of the rotating glass floor on the lower level of the Space Needle Observation Deck.
Rod Mar
Visitors on the Space Needle Observation Deck in 1962.
Visitors on the Space Needle Observation Deck in 1962.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
Excavating the Space Needle foundation, circa April 1961.
Excavating the Space Needle foundation, circa April 1961.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
Portrait of an unidentified Space Needle worker, circa January 1962.
Portrait of an unidentified Space Needle worker, circa January 1962.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
The Space Needle under construction for the 1962 World's Fair.
The Space Needle under construction for the 1962 World's Fair.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
A worker on the Space Needle, circa January 1962.
A worker on the Space Needle, circa January 1962.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
Workers install screening on the Space Needle roof in early January 1962.
Workers install screening on the Space Needle roof in early January 1962.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
Workers plaster the Space Needle roof in early January 1962.
Workers plaster the Space Needle roof in early January 1962.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
Workers weld beams at the top of the Space Needle, circa January 1962.
Workers weld beams at the top of the Space Needle, circa January 1962.
George Gulacsik, George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The Seattle Public Library
Tourists look across at the Space Needle, where a floor of scaffolding remains below the upper portion, in Seattle on May 22, 2018. The family-owned landmark is set to unveil phase one of the biggest renovation in its 56-year history in June 2018, a $100 million investment that transformed the structure's top viewing level some 500-feet above ground.
Tourists look across at the Space Needle, where a floor of scaffolding remains below the upper portion, in Seattle on May 22, 2018. The family-owned landmark is set to unveil phase one of the biggest renovation in its 56-year history in June 2018, a $100 million investment that transformed the structure's top viewing level some 500-feet above ground.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
A glazer works on glass panels on the exterior wall of the Space Needle observation deck where larger glass panels line the exterior viewing platform on March 20, 2018. The renovation work will include the replacement of wire barriers on the observation deck with outward-slanted glass and short exterior walls will be replaced with the floor-to-ceiling glass panels.
A glazer works on glass panels on the exterior wall of the Space Needle observation deck where larger glass panels line the exterior viewing platform on March 20, 2018. The renovation work will include the replacement of wire barriers on the observation deck with outward-slanted glass and short exterior walls will be replaced with the floor-to-ceiling glass panels.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
A one-ton glass panel is moved into position on the Space Needle's observation deck on March 20, 2018. Subsequent phases of the project will include the full completion of the new dining experience, updating the elevators, as well as repainting the structure.
A one-ton glass panel is moved into position on the Space Needle's observation deck on March 20, 2018. Subsequent phases of the project will include the full completion of the new dining experience, updating the elevators, as well as repainting the structure.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Construction work continues on a stairwell in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018. The preservation and renovation project includes the installation of floor-to-ceiling glass on the viewing deck, updating the structure's physical systems and adding a glass floor to the rotating restaurant.
Construction work continues on a stairwell in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018. The preservation and renovation project includes the installation of floor-to-ceiling glass on the viewing deck, updating the structure's physical systems and adding a glass floor to the rotating restaurant.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Construction workers renovate the restaurant level of the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
Construction workers renovate the restaurant level of the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
A construction worker looks toward downtown from an elevator in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
A construction worker looks toward downtown from an elevator in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Glazers move glass panels for the restaurant floor through a Space Needle gift shop on March 20, 2018.
Glazers move glass panels for the restaurant floor through a Space Needle gift shop on March 20, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
construction worker Robert Hidgon looks at plans for a restroom in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
construction worker Robert Hidgon looks at plans for a restroom in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Scaffolding remains below the upper portion of the Space Needle on May 20, 2018.
Scaffolding remains below the upper portion of the Space Needle on May 20, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Space Needle facilities and construction superintendent Matt Waffle points out work being done on the ceiling on the viewing level of the landmark structure on April 18, 2018.
Space Needle facilities and construction superintendent Matt Waffle points out work being done on the ceiling on the viewing level of the landmark structure on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
A welder works on the viewing platform of the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
A welder works on the viewing platform of the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Space Needle facilities and construction superintendent Matt Waffle looks out over Elliott Bay through the newly-installed glass panels in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
Space Needle facilities and construction superintendent Matt Waffle looks out over Elliott Bay through the newly-installed glass panels in the Space Needle on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Visitors on the viewing platform of the Space Needle look east through the newly-installed glass panels on April 18, 2018.
Visitors on the viewing platform of the Space Needle look east through the newly-installed glass panels on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Visitors to the Space Needle watch construction workers move large pieces of glass into position on the viewing platform of the structure on April 18, 2018.
Visitors to the Space Needle watch construction workers move large pieces of glass into position on the viewing platform of the structure on April 18, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
Workers climb on the roof of the Space Needle on Feb. 7, 2018.
Workers climb on the roof of the Space Needle on Feb. 7, 2018.
ELAINE THOMPSON, AP
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