THE Trip - Day 19 (Space Needle's 50th Anniversary)

Another day of walking, exhibits, and amazing sights, all in the area called Seattle Center…home to the iconic Space Needle.  This is the 50^th Anniversary of the Space Needle's construction for the World’s Fair in 1962.  So it is receiving a lot of attention from the city and visitors alike.  One of the biggest attractions is a special anniversary glass exhibit in honor of the Space Needle.  And, the glass exhibit was the highlight of our day.

Glass baskets to showcase Native American baskets

After spending time in the Science Center and journeying up the Space Needle, we spent the majority of the afternoon exploring the “Garden and Glass” exhibit by Dale Chihuly, a pioneer in the artistry of glass blowing for almost 40 years.  The photos convey only a portion of the exquisite colors and shapes.  He used both inside space, a 120 ft. glass conservatory, and the outside gardens to showcase his complex glass structures.  I was seriously impressed by his work.

An indoor glass garden approx 10' tall by 40' long

Over 100' of glass sculpture hanging from the ceiling

Detail of one section to show the colors

Dennis outside with glass works in the garden