Windsor Tower, Office tower in Madrid
The Windsor Tower was an office building in Madrid that stood in the business district for over 25 years. Its glass and steel structure rose 106 meters (348 feet) above the surrounding area.
Construction finished in 1979, and the building stood for over 25 years as part of Madrid's skyline. A major fire in February 2005 caused such severe damage that demolition became necessary.
Its destruction marked a significant change in the skyline of Madrid.
The location remains accessible and central to Madrid's business area. Today a different building occupies the site where it once stood.
The fire that destroyed it burned for more than 24 hours, visible from far away in the city. The intensity of the blaze created a memorable moment in Madrid's recent history.
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