Lego seattle space needle - 21003 User Guide

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Points of Interest
Built to withstand winds of up to 200 mph, the Seattle 
Space  Needle  clearly  demonstrates  the  inherent 
strength  of  the  unique  tripod  design.  “SkyCity,”  the 
rotating  restaurant  located  500  feet  above  the  
 
ground,  cleverly  rotates  360  degrees  every  47 
minutes  using  only  a  one  horsepower  motor,  which 
is  accomplished  thanks  to  skillful  and  precise 
craftsmanship. 
Location: .......................... 400 Broad Street, Seattle, Washington, United States
Architect: .......................... John Graham & Associates
Classification: ............... Observation Tower
Construction Type: .... Structural Steel Frame
Materials: ......................... Steel, Concrete and Glass
Year: .................................... 1961-1962
Height: ............................... 518 ft. (158 m.)
Footprint: ......................... 120 ft. x 120 ft. (36.6 m. x 36.6 m.)
Pinnacle Type: .............. Lightening Rod 605 ft. (184 m.)
Stories: .............................. 60
Cost: ................................... $4.5 million (1962)
Floor Area: ...................... N/A
Zoned:  .............................. 60
Elevators. ......................... 3
Facts at a Glance
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