A decommissioned Boeing 747 fuselage has been installed between two 47-story residential towers at 1200 Stewart St., creating a striking centerpiece that pays tribute to Seattle’s aviation legacy.
The aircraft, once operated by United Airlines, is being suspended about 14 feet above ground as part of the WB 1200 Project in the city’s Denny Triangle neighborhood, near South Lake Union. The mixed-use development includes apartments, retail and office space.
Developers sourced the jet from a storage facility in Victorville, California, in 2019. It was dismantled into dozens of sections and transported to Seattle for refurbishment. The fuselage has been stripped to its aluminum frame, while the nose, tail and landing gear remain intact.
The installation…