George Gulacsik Space Needle Photograph Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. The Space Needle’s construction during the early 1960s was an epic feat of architecture and design. George Gulacsik chronicled the project with over 2000 photos. Browse through our timeline to see the Needle’s construction milestones.
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View of Space Needle from fairgrounds, ca. November 7, 1961
Identifier: spl_gg_70050011
Date: 1961-11-07
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You'll like Tacoma: official map of the A.Y.P.E. grounds, 1909
Colored plan and map of A.Y.P.E. grounds distributed by the city of Tacoma and Pierce County. On the verso is a description of Tacoma urging the visitors of A.Y.P.E. to visit the city. Includes a list of reasons why Tacoma is a must-see and a photograph of Tacoma's harbor. Oriented with north to upper right. 31 x 25 cm. Folded to 14 x 10 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2432146
Date: 1909
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Victor Steinbrueck letter to Councilman Paul Kranbel, June 1, 1983
In his letter to Paul Kranbel of the Seattle City Council, Steinbrueck expresses his concerns over the Pike Place Market Ordinance Proposal drafted by Councilman Michael Hildt. His concerns include the prospect of weakening the Historic District Commission and ensuring enough space is allocated for farmers. He includes a draft of the ordinance with his letter in which he has written notes and proposed changes.
Identifier: 002_VSLetter
Date: 1983-06-01
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Scaffolding at Space Needle base, ca. August 1961
Identifier: spl_gg_68910006
Date: 1961-08
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Worker balances on cable inside Space Needle, ca. November 19, 1961
Identifier: spl_gg_72700015
Date: 1961-11-19
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Workers applying concrete on Space Needle pagoda, ca. early January 1965
Identifier: spl_gg_76240022
Date: 1962-01
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Visitors on Space Needle observation deck, 1962
Identifier: spl_gg_72330006
Date: 1962
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Workers rigging floats on Space Needle leg and view west, ca. September 12, 1961
Identifier: spl_gg_69670009
Date: 1961-09-12
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Workers waiting outside Space Needle elevator, ca. December 4-7, 1961
Identifier: spl_gg_73680018
Date: 1961-12-04
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Worker painting Space Needle roof Galaxy Gold, ca. late January 1962
Identifier: spl_gg_052
Date: 1962-01
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