Since so many of the photos are missing on the first page of this thread, here are my photos of the needle including the more contemporary base building and the views from the top:
Historical Pictures of Space Needle Observation Deck and Revolving Restaurant
Here are some pictures of the observation deck and revolving restaurant of the Space Needle as they looked in 1962 and also as they appeared in the 21st century before the renovation that added floor to ceiling glass and the glass floor where the revolving restaurant used to be. https://deanoinamerica.wordpress.com...-1962-vs-2012/