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First of its kindFIRST - Commercial Monorail in America - Seattle, Washington

in First of its kind

The Alweg Monorail was constructed for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair to carry visitors from the fairgrounds into downtown Seattle. It was the first commercial monorail in America.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 4/7/2007

last visited: 5/12/2009

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Railway Disaster Sites1971 Seattle Monorail Brake Failure - Seattle, Washington

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In 1971 an Alweg Monorail train's brakes failed, resulting in it crashing into the steel girder at the Seattle Center Station. Twenty-six people were injured.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 9/4/2007

last visited: 8/2/2009

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Googie ArchitectureAlweg Monorail - Seattle, Washington

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The Alweg Monorail was constructed for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair to carry visitors from the fairgrounds into downtown Seattle. It was the first commercial monorail system in the United States.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 6/5/2007

last visited: 8/29/2009

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Permanent World Fair and Expo StructuresAlweg Monorail - Seattle, United States

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The Alweg Monorail was constructed for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair to carry visitors from the fairgrounds into downtown Seattle.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 4/6/2007

last visited: 8/2/2009

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CarouselsSeattle Center Carousel- Seattle, Washington

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A carousel near the Seattle Space Needle.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2@aol.com

location: Washington

date listed: 9/25/2009

last visited: 8/19/2008

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Penny SmashersSeattle Center Penny Smasher - Seattle, Washington

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This penny smasher is located directly across from the path from the Space Needle gift shop at a small tourist shop. It is a hand cranked machine with 4 designs, including a Seattle Mariners design.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 4/8/2007

last visited: 3/26/2009

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Ferris WheelsSeattle Center Ferris Wheel - Seattle, Washington

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This Ferris Wheel is located in a small amusment park next to the Space Needle.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member GT.US

location: Washington

date listed: 8/31/2009

last visited: 8/21/2009

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Amusement ParksFun Forest Amusement Park - Seattle WA

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The Fun Forest Amusement park is located at Seattle Center, just below the space needle.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member GT.US

location: Washington

date listed: 9/4/2009

last visited: 8/21/2009

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The UndergroundSeattle Center Monorail - Seattle, WA

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This elevated train goes between Seattle Center and the 5th Street center

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member GT.US

location: Washington

date listed: 9/3/2009

last visited: never

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News Article LocationsSpace Needle Janitor part of Area's Working Poor

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This article is about the difficulty of the working poor and highlights a janitor for the Space Needle.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 8/6/2006

last visited: 8/21/2009

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Wikipedia EntriesSeattle Space Needle - Seattle, WA

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The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. The theme of the fair was the 21st Century and the Space Needle played up on that theme of the future.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 8/7/2006

last visited: 8/21/2009

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Lucky 7Seattle's "Spacey" Lucky Seven - Seattle, WA

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You'll find all of these waymarks within the Seattle Center area, home to the Space Needle, the Monorail, the EMP, the Science Center and oh so much more. Six of them are located at the Space Needle, and the other 5 are within .2 miles. Tally=11

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 10/10/2007

last visited: 8/21/2009

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Subway RestaurantsSeattle Center Subway

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A Subway in the Center House

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member riston2

location: Washington

date listed: 5/28/2007

last visited: 3/28/2009

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Odd-Shaped BuildingsSeattle Space Needle

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The 605 foot Space Needle was designed by Edward E. Carlson for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. The futuristic structure has become a symbol for the city, and is home to festive events such as the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Right Wing Wacko

location: Washington

date listed: 8/16/2005

last visited: 9/25/2009

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Immortalized in LyricsThe Heart of Rock n' Roll - Huey Lewis & The News - Seattle, WA

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One of the many towns of which Huey sings

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member FiVermont

location: Washington

date listed: 11/5/2009

last visited: never

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Penny SmashersSouvenir Pennies Smasher, Seattle Center Center House, Seattle, Washington

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This colorful souvenir pennies smasher is located in the food court of the Seattle Center Center House.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red

location: Washington

date listed: 7/30/2008

last visited: 12/14/2008

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Penny SmashersSpace Needle Penny Smasher - Seattle, Washington

in Penny Smashers

This smasher is located just inside the entrance to the Seattle Space Needle Gift Shop at the base of the Space Needle. It has 4 designs and is a hand cranked machine.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 4/8/2007

last visited: 8/2/2009

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Seattle Art and SeekCircus Ring Plaza

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Three concentric "rings" encircle colored concrete.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dsvaughn

location: Washington

date listed: 8/4/2008

last visited: 5/20/2009

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Coin-Op BinocularsThe Eyes of the Needle - Space Needle (Seattle, Washington)

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If the 360 degree panoramic vista of the Space Needle's Observation Deck is not enough for you, try one of the many coin-op binoculars to zoom in on the details of the city and surrounding landscape.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill

location: Washington

date listed: 10/26/2008

last visited: 8/2/2009

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CityscapesNeedle's Eye View of Seattle

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Seattle's Space Needle provides 360 degrees of unforgettable views of Washington State including the city, Puget Sound and Mount Ranier.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill

location: Washington

date listed: 10/25/2008

last visited: 5/11/2009

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Compass RosesSpace Needle-The Largest Compass Rose in the World? - Seattle, Washington

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Although you can't see the entire compass, visible brass points on the Space Needle Observation Deck could possibly indicate that the Space Needle could be the largest compass rose in the world.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill

location: Washington

date listed: 12/2/2008

last visited: 8/2/2009

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Giant Board GamesCenter House Chess and Checker boards - Seattle, Washington

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This giant chess set and the checkers set next to it are located on the second floor of the Center House in Seattle Center.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Washington

date listed: 4/11/2007

last visited: 11/14/2008

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FestivalsNorthwest Folklife

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Annual Folklife Festival held in Seattle, WA on Memorial Day Weekend

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fishingwishing

location: Washington

date listed: 10/28/2007

last visited: 5/26/2007

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Penny SmashersSPACE NEEDLE QUARTER SMASHER

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SPACE NEEDLE QUARTER SMASHER

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member GEO*Trailblazer 1

location: Washington

date listed: 11/14/2006

last visited: 8/2/2009

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U.S. BenchmarksSeattle Space Needle (SY4314) - Seattle, WA

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Famous Seattle landmark that is also a benchmark.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark

location: Washington

date listed: 8/10/2007

last visited: 8/21/2009

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