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July 20, 2017

Space Needle gets seismic upgrade

By JOURNAL STAFF

SEATTLE — The Space Needle's $100 million renovation is getting underway, starting with seismic upgrades that will help the 605-foot structure withstand a major earthquake.

Work will involve installing steel splices in the Needle's core. Work started this week and is scheduled to continue through most of the summer.


 
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