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| Built: |
1964-1965 |
| Maximum
Height: |
520
feet |
| Type: |
Tower |
| Type: |
Skyscraper
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other skyscrapers. |
| Observation
deck: |
Yes |
| Location: |
5200
Robinson Street |
Most
of the world's great towers were built with industrial
interests in mind, and tourism as an afterthought.
Even the king of Canadian towers -- the CN Tower --
has broadcasting as its primary function, and the
public is an added benefit. Not so for the Skylon
Tower. Built on the edge of one of the world's greatest
natural wonders, the tower gives the public a unique
view of Niagara Falls thundering below. Because of
the geology of the area, the foundation of the Skylon
Tower is a mere 50 feet below ground. Similar towers
have foundations hundreds of feet below the surface
to act as a counterweight. But with bedrock available
so close to the surface, this was not necessary.
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Because of its location and height, both the Canadian
and American aviation authorities had to approve
construction of the tower.
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On a clear day it is possible to see the skylines
of both Buffalo, New York and Toronto, Ontario.
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The
tower was created in a single 38-day-long concrete
pour.
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