The architecture of the space needle is the result of a compromise between the designs of two men, edward e. Commissioned by the owners of the space needle, he penned its official history for the anniversary in space needle. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. You see guys, iron workers, with cigarettes hanging out of their mouths, says knute berger, author of the official history of the space needle. The 50thanniversary history follows the needle from a cocktailnapkin sketch to a life magazine cover story, exploring both weird trivia the builders who worked atop the needle never wore harnesses.
Space needle expert knute berger has noted that according to the space needle. Knute berger has one of the coolest titles in seattle. Knute berger 72s family, circa 19701971, on the steps of their mount baker home, across from franklin high school on 32nd avenue south. Our friend knute berger got to tunnel even farther into the story in his book space needle. Conceived and constructed 50 years ago, berger details a broad spectrum of people who were associated with the construction, design and management of seattles space needle, capturing forgotten anecdotes and details along the way. Pcad seattle worlds fair, space needle, seattle, wa. He is a regular commentator on kuowfm and a rainier club fellow. Would my grandparents have made it to the us under trumps. Seattles space needle turns 50 stuck at the airport. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Knute berger books list of books by author knute berger. The two leading ideas for the world fair involved businessman edward e. Knute skip berger born 1953 is an american journalist, writer and editor based in seattle, washington berger is a columnist for, writing under the name mossback.
In 2011, berger was named writer in residence at the landmark of the 1962 century 21 expo, the space needle, in anticipation of the expos fiftieth anniversary. Jun 14, 20 looking back, and up, at a seattle icon seattles space needle opened in 1962 as part of the worlds fair. Youll get a deep insight into the forces that drove the city in the fifties and sixties, and that account for much of its character today. Knute berger charts the rise and fall of the whale that would come to. Nov 27, 2018 the space needles writer in residence, and our own editor at large knute berger, has just published space needle. Jun 02, 2012 eagle harbor book company was packed when reader favorite jim lynch was joined by crosscut magazines mossback, knute berger, to talk both fiction and fact about the 1962 worlds fair and more. I love exploring the space needle, alone or with out of town visitors. Wright, was one of the original group of five private partners who built the needle his company was the general contractor. May 27, 2012 jim lynchs truth like the sun tops eagle harbor books fiction bestseller list. Seattle, past to present by roger sale, paperback barnes.
These are links to articles hes written that i find insightful. The spirit of seattleis foundational to the understanding of a structure that continues to live among us as an icon for the city of seattle. In 2012, on the 50th anniversary of seattles most recognizable icon, knute berger shared stories about his time spent as the space needles writerinresidence and described how he uncovered new material on the origins of the iconic landmark as he researched. Knute bergers new book is space needle, the spirit of seattle, a 50th anniversary history of the seattle icon and its impact. Jim lynchs truth like the sun tops eagle harbor books fiction bestseller list. Jun 01, 2019 he is editoratlarge for seattle magazine and has written two books, pugetopolis and space needle, spirit of seattle. To learn more about the space needle and some of its secrets i spoke with seattle writer knute berger, who attended the worlds fair when he was 8 years old and is the author of a new book titled space needle. In preparation for the celebration of 50 years of the space needle in 2012, knute will be hanging out on the observation deck of the space needle every thursday throughout this spring and summer. He penned this history of the needle in his office on the observation deck. The overview is stunning as each image makes the fair chart look like a sunburstnot unlike the top of the space needle tower as.
Hes a seattle native whos insightful, opinionated, and a skilled orator hes the author of pugetopolis. Host of mossbacks northwest on kcts9, knute berger is an awardwinning columnist for crosscut and seattle magazine and author of two books. Honoring the legacy of seattles historic denny family, mohais denny lecture aims to recognize substantial contributions to regional scholarship. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. He also has made regular appearances on kuow and kcts9. The 1962 seattle worlds fair and its legacyby paula becker, alan j. Extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, it provides a detailed account of the space needles conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as its important role in the century 21 worlds fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary seattle in the 50 years after the fair. The spirit of seattle by knute berger 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. How the space needle got its look season 2018 episode 06. Join us for an evening of memories, insights and revelations about the space needle featuring author knute berger and filmmaker b. As part of the 50th anniversary of the seattle center landmark, knute or skip as hes known here around the office has been commissioned to write the needle s official history. The space needles hidden history spotlighted at the seattle. Bergers mossback column and reporting is featured on.
Seattle journalist knute berger has written the definitive history of seattles space needle on the 50th anniversary of the worlds fair. Publisher for the university of washington member of the association of university presses. Conceived and constructed 50 years ago, berger details a broad spectrum of people who were associated with the construction, design and management of seattles space. It is a city landmark and is considered an icon of seattle. Spirit of seattle is the bestselling nonfiction title.
I got to learn a lot about its inception, planning, and construction when alan stein and i were researching the future remembered, our history of the fair. For many of us that means we might well have to migrate to find a more accommodating habitat, unless we can find a solution. Joseph mccarthys visit to seattle, with lessons for us in the time of impeachment. The space needle is an observation tower in seattle, washington, united states. A seattle native, berger was editor of seattle weekly three times in the 90s and 00s. Books the asyetunnamed knute berger history of the space needleby knute bergerto be released in spring of 2012 seattle magazines own editoratlarge is also the writer in residence at the space needle. Some key needle folks were and are members of the club.
His grandmother lived nearby, in the house his grandfather built. Knute skip berger born 1953 is an american journalist, writer and editor based in seattle, washington. Berger is a columnist for, writing under the name mossback. He is also a columnist for, editoratlarge of seattle. The space needle at fifty historian and writer knute. Apr 21, 2012 extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, it provides a detailed account of the space needle s conception, funding, and construction 50 years ago, as well as it s important role in the century 21 worlds fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary seattle in the 50 years after the fair. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Conceived and constructed 50 years ago, berger details a broad spectrum.
He is author of pugetopolis, which contains some of his best seattle magazine columns and, more recently, space needle. It is the seattle space needle, the topic of thursdays columbia forum talk featuring knute berger, a seattle native and author who has written the official history of the space needle. Take advantage of the care act postponing tax day and join us for a virtual rc fellows hour. His crosscut author profile, viewed october 17, 2018 knute berger. He is also editoratlarge and a columnist for seattle magazine, author of. Seattle writer knute berger, the space needles writerinresidence, has written several articles about the iconic structure. Most people dont know it, but the space needle is owned by a single family, the wrights, whose patriarch, howard s. Extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, space needle provides a detailed account of the space needles conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as its important role in the century 21 worlds fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary seattle in the 50 years after the fair. In 2011, he was appointed writer in residence of the space needle while he worked on its 50th anniversary history. Extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, it provides a detailed account of the space needle s conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as its important role in the century 21 worlds fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary seattle in the 50 years after the fair. If you live in seattle, think about seattle, love or cuss its football teams 12th man caterwauling or any other unique cultural phenomena, read knute skip berger s space needle. Symbol of seattle by robert spector, the original colors were astronaut white for the legs, orbital olive for the core, reentry red for the halo, and galaxy gold for the sunburst and pagoda roof. Space needle and the seattle worlds fair, knute berger explores the history of the needle.
Extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, it provides a detailed account of the space needle s conception, funding, and construction 50 years ago, as well as it s important role in the century 21 worlds fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary seattle in the 50 years after the fair. Knute berger, seattle mags editoratlarge and expert on all things pugetopolis has landed the coolest gig ever. Seattle historian and author knute berger has written a magisterial. Bullert will share insights and revelations about the space needle. Washington capsule keepers, greg bear, space needle, seattle center, history news network, northwest history, save our soul sos seattle, lyanda lynn haupt, washington history day and. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. A mossback takes on growth addicts, weather wimps, and the myth of seattle nice. The spirit of seattle fairgoers didnt consider their experience complete. Extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, it provides a detailed account of the space needle s conception, funding, and construction 50 years. Seattle historian and author knute berger has written a magisterial work in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this iconic northwest structure in space needle. Stunning photos capture workers who built space needle. Knute berger shares new findings about the space needle at. A mossback takes on growth addicts, weather wimps, and the myth of seattle nice and space needle.
It was built in the seattle center for the 1962 worlds fair, which drew over 2. May 06, 2012 on a recent morning, as wind and spitting rain lashed the space needles observation deck, the seattle writer knute berger described the worlds fair that opened far below, in seattle center. If you live in seattle, think about seattle, love or cuss its football teams 12th man caterwauling or any other unique cultural phenomena, read knute skip bergers space needle. Nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators during the event.
Knute berger since our founding in 2007, peter wrote hundreds of pieces for us, the last being in january of this year in a column that showed his keen political and historical perspective. Berger, columnist for seattle magazine and the online seattle news source crosscut. As part of the 50th anniversary of the seattle center landmark, knute or skip as hes known here around the office has been commissioned to write the needles official history. Includes specific information about the size and time of construction. This is a chance to hear from one of our amazing rainier club fellows, knute skip berger, on his recent, intensive research on the impact the 1918 pandemic had on seattle and how it compares to the current pandemic. The chairman is his son jeff wright, who told me the renovation was all about keeping. Articles by knute berger crosscut, seattle magazine. Extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, space needle provides a detailed account of the space needle s conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as its important role in the century 21 worlds fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary seattle in the 50 years after the fair. Looking back, and up, at a seattle icon seattles space needle opened in 1962 as part of the worlds fair. Knute skip berger born 1953 is an american journalist, writer and editor based in seattle. A mossback takes on growth addicts, weather wimps, and the myth of seattle nice, and a visit to the doctor, and more on. A mossback takes on growth addicts, weather wimps, and the myth of seattle nice, published by sasquatch books in 2008. Knute berger 72 is a staff writer for crosscut and editor at large for seattle magazine.
Knute berger reading from space needle, the spirit of seattle at elliott bay book co. Expomuseums urso chappell, writing for the official expo 2012 blog, wrote an article about seattle celebrating fifty years. Born and raised in seattle, he writes with his own pacific northwest perspective. Extensively researched and written by knute skip berger, space needle provides a detailed account of the space needles conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as its important role in the century 21 worlds fair in 1962 and how it helped. Seattle celebrates its 1962 worlds fair the new york times. Knute berger editoratlarge knute mossback berger is crosscuts editoratlarge and host of the mossbacks northwest tv series on kcts 9. Knute berger weighs in on seattles most iconic personalities, past and present, from. Check out knute bergers new gig at the space needle.
Carlsons sketch of a giant balloon tethered to the ground the gently sloping base and architect john grahams concept of a flying saucer the halo that houses the restaurant and. Fairgoers didnt consider their experience complete unless theyd whooshed up one of the glass elevator pods to the observation deck or dined glamorously in the revolving restaurant. Eagle harbor book company was packed when reader favorite jim lynch was joined by crosscut magazines mossback, knute berger, to talk both fiction and fact about the 1962 worlds fair. Spirit of seattle, the culmination of his work as the space needles writerinresidence. This book provides a candid and fun look at the events leading up to the construction of the seattle space needle. The space needle at fifty historian and writer knute berger on his history of the seattle landmark historianshistory. Stunning photos capture workers who built space needle the. The space needles hidden history spotlighted at the. See all books authored by knute berger, including pugetopolis. He is editoratlarge for seattle magazine and has written two books, pugetopolis and space needle, spirit of seattle. Have you ever wondered why the space needle looks the way it does. Knute berger reads from his new history of the space needle.
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