The Space Needle in Seattle, Washington

• Seattle’s renowned landmark that serves as a popular tourist destination as well, Space Needle, is privately owned by the Wright family.
• The descendants of the Wright brothers, Howard S. Wright and Bagley Wright, financed the project in 1962.
• Since then, this iconic landmark has been continuing its operations as a family-owned, private enterprise.
• The original company running the operations of the landmark, Space Needle Holding Corporation, is registered as an asset management company. Ron Sevart serves as the current CEO of the company leading an employee base of nearly 500 people.
• To earn revenue, the company sells tickets to the visitors under different entry plans for individuals as well as groups.
• The tickets for general admission are priced between US$22 and US$35.
• The landmark also offers customized experiences for the visitors such as the sunset wine experience known as 360 sunset at the top.

Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, Virginia

• Mount Vernon, the iconic estate of George Washington, is owned and run by The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.
•  The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association is the oldest women's patriotic society in the United States and was founded as the first national historic preservation organization in the country.
• The association, registered as a private, non-profit organization, manages the estate of George Washington.
• The association is not dependent on government grants or tax dollars for its income. Rather, it earns its revenue by selling tickets, issuing memberships and collecting donations 
• Apart from the two iconic landmarks / structures mentioned above, a list of more than ten similar landmarks / structures that are managed by private parties or non-governmental organizations is provided here.