We’ve reached the fourth and final installment of the “Erecting The Needle” construction photo series. You may want to catch up with the concept sketches, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. As the needle construction wrapped up in late 1961, painters in small cages were applying the hues. Space Needle manager Hoge Sullivan dubbed them all: the legs Astronaut White, the core Orbital Olive, the halo Reentry Red, and the pagoda roof Galaxy Gold. Click on the thumbnails for links to the high-res photos.

Awkward to manage, remaining restaurant “sunburst” fin comes toward its place in yawning gap left open for crane operator. But PLEASE don’t move that right shoe. Copyright 1962, The Craftsman Press, Inc.

The crazy man is trying out the observation deck promenade too soon. Working on outrigger brackets over 515 feet of nothing is touchiest job on the Needle. Copyright 1962, The Craftsman Press, Inc.

Giving an upper leg its coat of “astronaut white,” painter pauses in high cage to view awesome sight. Copyright 1962, The Craftsman Press, Inc.

December 8, gas beacon tower tops Needle at 600 feet, and Stars and Stripes in traditional ceremony proclaim a glory for U.S.A. Copyright 1962, The Craftsman Press, Inc.

The Space Needle, as completed at a cost of $4.5 million.  Copyright 1962, The Craftsman Press, Inc.

We are pressing on with Part 2 of our look at the 1910 gem of a Montlake Craftsman for sale right now. If you missed it, be sure to catch up with Part 1′s exterior photos. As you can see from these interior photos, this home is absolutely full of beautiful woodwork and has been minimally altered over the years. The homeowners have been particularly meticulous about restoring period light fixtures, tile work, and even the original layout. Interestingly, the numbered basement doors with towel racks suggest the home was once used as a brothel, boarding house, or something similar during the 1930′s-1940′s. Big thanks to Vintage Seattle reader Doug for welcoming me into the home for a tour. And once again, if you are in the market for an amazingly restored Craftsman, hit the listing for full details.

Immediately after entering, you are greeted with this grand staircase.	Box beam ceilings are featured throughout the first floor.
Kitchen with original Dutch tile mural.	View of the staircase leading to the second floor.
Original oak hardwoods with mahogany inlays.	Both bathrooms have the original hex tile.
Close-up of period Dutch kitchen tile mural.	The fireplace features a rare J.B. Owens tile work.
Upstairs bedroom with 12-over-1 double hung sash.	Upstairs bathroom with original tile and bathtub.
Most hardware in the home is original.	Some original lighting fixtures remain.

Vintage Seattle reader Doug kindly invited me to tour his 1910 Montlake Craftsman that is currently on the market. With camera in hand, I met him and saw some of the nicest millwork from the era. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Today I want to look at the exterior and Part 2 has been posted where we peak inside. This nearly 4,000 square feet home comes with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and nearly all of the period details still intact. Click here for the listing if you are in the market for a house in the area.  Check back here tomorrow for Part 2. Big thanks to Doug for the tour and inviting me into his home. Click on the thumbnails for higher-res photos.

1930′s tax photo. The matching stone wall outside the home survives.	The modern day view of the exterior bears a  close resemblance to the 1930′s shot.
Notice the half circle ornamentation on the bargeboard.	Opposite side of home with stone exterior chimney. You can see the coal delivery door just past the chimney.
The stone masonry from the foundation is continued on the porch columns.	The front balcony and half-timber give the home an almost Swiss Chalet style.
Alternate view of the front balcony, accessible from  two upper floor bedrooms.	The projecting eaves have preserved the brick masonry over the years.
South face of the home.	Exposed rafter tails  with curved  cuts.