May 25, 2020 - Memorial Day Needle

This weekend the flag that has flown above the city the last several weeks - #WeGotThisSeatle - had a blue, sunny background.  Today's background, perhaps more fitting for Memorial Day, and the flag was different. 

The Space Needle doesn't typically fly a flag, let alone the same one for more than a day.  The pandemic has brought about an exception.  It will be nice when the #WeGotThisSeattle flag no longer flies above the city.  Today, Old Glory flew at half-staff in honor of all who have the made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

July 2, 2013 - Focal Standard

The flag that flies atop Seattle's Two Union Square can be seen from many parts of the city, including from the newly renovated home of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) on the south shores of Lake Union.  At 56 stories, Two Union is the third tallest in Seattle.  The 20 foot by 30 foot flag flies 300 feet higher than the Space Needle on a 90 foot pole.  Even in the background, Old Glory can be the focal point; especially on the eve of Independence Day!