Gettysburg National Tower, Observation tower at Gettysburg National Military Park, US.
The Gettysburg National Tower reached a height of 307 feet with a distinctive hyperboloid structure featuring a bottom diameter of 94 feet and a top diameter of 78 feet.
Built in 1974 by developer Thomas R. Ottenstein, the tower operated until 2000 when federal officials ordered its removal to preserve the historical integrity of the battlefield.
The tower provided visitors with detailed information panels about troop movements and strategic positions during the crucial Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
Two elevators and a 520-step staircase transported visitors to multiple observation decks equipped with binoculars for viewing the battlefield landscape.
The tower's demolition on July 3, 2000, was choreographed to simulate cannon fire, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg's final day.
Inception: 1974
Official opening: July 29, 1974
Floors above the ground: 4
Elevators: 2
GPS coordinates: 39.81500,-77.23056
Latest update: May 16, 2025 04:16
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