Phoenix Shot Tower, Shot tower and National Historic Landmark in Baltimore, United States
The Phoenix Shot Tower rises 234 feet high with red brick walls that measure 4.5 feet thick at the base and 21 inches at the top.
Built in 1828, this industrial structure held the title of tallest building in the United States and manufactured lead shot until its closure in 1892.
The Baltimore Bullets basketball team selected their name in reference to this tower's previous role in ammunition manufacturing for the region.
Located near the Shot Tower metro station, the structure stands in the Jonestown neighborhood of Baltimore and remains open for scheduled guided tours.
The tower produced spherical ammunition by dropping molten lead from the top through a sieve into cold water, reaching 100,000 bags annually.
Location: Baltimore
Official opening: 1828
Floors above the ground: 14
GPS coordinates: 39.29060,-76.60560
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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