Saturday, January 26, 2013

Space Needle - 1962 Seatlle World's Fair


 

The space needle is a Seattle landmark that was built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. During the fair it was visited by over 2.3 million people. The following information is from the back of the postcard:
The space needle is the most dominating feature in the skyline of Seattle. It rises to the height of 600 feet and is topped by a restaurant which revolves 360° every hour. About 260 persons can be served. An observation deck and snack service is also atop the Needle for those who wish to feast mostly on the tremendous scenic panorama. This structure represents a private investment of nearly $4,000,000.
The back of this postcard has the Seattle World's Fair commemorative stamp, a Space Needle postmark, and a slogan cancel "America's Space Age World's Fair Seattle U S A 1962." It also has a message that mentions Philatelic Day at the fair and is addressed to a stamp shop.


The Seattle World's Fair stamp was issued on April 25, 1962. The stamp features an image of the Space Needle and the Seattle Monorail, both of which are still Seattle fixtures.



This is a post for Sunday Stamps at Viridian's Postcard Blog


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12 comments:

  1. viridianJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:37:00 PM CST

    What a great stamp design. It captures the forward-looking sense of the early 1960's. thank you for participating!

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  2. VioletSkyJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:22:00 AM CST

    Designs from the 60s tended to have a futuristic look to them which I find very appealing.

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  3. Lisa BJanuary 27, 2013 at 4:15:00 AM CST

    Great postcard and stamp!

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  4. AnaJanuary 27, 2013 at 5:03:00 AM CST

    i love that 'just threadin' the needle' caption :) really cool card and stamp...and if i could choose, id definitely go for the snack service atop :)

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  5. JoyJanuary 27, 2013 at 5:51:00 AM CST

    What a fun card, matched with the word pun of the sender. Makes me want to visit.

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  6. Bob ScotneyJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:52:00 AM CST

    Great to see that the card has a sramp shop connection. Fine stamp.

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  7. Bryon DJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:06:00 AM CST

    It has been a long long long time since we could mail a postcard for 4 cents!

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  8. HelenJanuary 27, 2013 at 5:32:00 PM CST

    Terrific postcard and stamp. Nice choice! :)

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  9. agiJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:44:00 PM CST

    i'd love to see this 'live' - wouldnt hold that thread though! :)

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  10. luvlinensJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:29:00 PM CST

    Great Card.
    Love the Card, Stamp, & Comic.
    Been there, done that.
    It was amazing. Passed thru one afternoon on a road trip just to go to the top.

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  11. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:20:00 AM CST

    The Needle has a shape that still looks modern, more than can be said for a lot of 60s architecture.

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  12. anyjazzJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:21:00 AM CST

    Fine old bit of history!

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