How The Passage of Time Has Affected Some of the World’s Most Iconic Man-Made LandMarks

Published on 08/27/2019
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The Space Needle As We Know It

The charming structure still lures in tourists to this day and considering the elevators are able to climb 520 feet in just 41 seconds the structure will continue to impress as time goes on. The charming landmark remains a proud addition to the region.

The Space Needle Of Today

The Space Needle As We Know It

However, the structure has been renovated several times over the years and while there were previously a couple of restaurants right at the top, today there is only the Pacific Northwest restaurant.

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Hollywood Used To Be Known As Hollywoodland

While virtually everyone has heard about the fabulous Hollywood, hardly anyone knows it used to be called Hollywoodland. The sign was brought to life back in 1923 in hopes of attracting real estate developers.

Hollywood Was Once Called Hollywoodland

Hollywood Used To Be Known As Hollywoodland

The intention behind the sign was purely for real estate development. Harry Chandler of the LA Times mentioned that the sign and its slogan were incredibly effective for “[a] superb environment without excessive cost on the Hollywood side of the hills.”

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