Shot Tower, Industrial heritage site in Dubuque, Iowa, United States.
The square masonry tower stretches 120 feet high, featuring seven stories of Galena Dolomite stone and three stories of red brick construction.
Built in 1856 by George W. Rogers & Company, the tower produced up to eight tons of lead ammunition daily until competing manufacturer Chadburne acquired it in 1862.
The structure represents 19th century industrial innovation, demonstrating the gravity-based manufacturing process where molten lead formed perfectly round ammunition through free fall.
Located at 600 Commercial Street near Mississippi Riverwalk, visitors can examine the exterior structure and read information panels about ammunition manufacturing methods.
From 1872 to 1881, the tower displayed a statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback at its summit before converting into a fire observation post.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 42.50008,-90.65400
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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