Hoover Tower, Observation tower in Stanford, United States
The Mediterranean Revival architectural tower reaches a height of 285 feet with a concrete structure featuring distinctive design elements at Stanford University.
The tower, completed in 1941 during Stanford University's 50th anniversary, contains an extensive collection of materials about war and peace donated by Herbert Hoover.
The Belgian carillon with 35 bells, initially destined for the 1939 New York World's Fair, produces regular musical performances from the tower's upper section.
Visitors can access the observation deck between 10 AM and 4 PM daily for an eight-dollar fee, while Stanford affiliates receive free admission.
The tower's 11th floor temporarily housed Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn upon Stanford University's invitation before his departure in 1976.
Location: Stanford
Architects: Arthur Brown, Jr.
Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival architecture
Website: http://stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/plan/guides/hoover.html
GPS coordinates: 37.42760,-122.16700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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