Coop's Shot Tower, Shot tower in Melbourne Central, Australia
The brick tower rises 50 meters high within Melbourne Central shopping complex, protected by a glass cone structure reaching 84 meters.
Built in 1888, the industrial tower produced 6 tons of lead shot weekly until 1961, using a gravity-based manufacturing process for ammunition.
The structure represents Victorian-era engineering methods and stands as a symbol of Melbourne's industrial development during the nineteenth century.
Located at 211 La Trobe Street, the tower contains 327 steps leading to a viewing platform offering views of Melbourne's central district.
The tower's walls measure 3 feet thick and rest on foundations extending 40 feet deep, ensuring its stability for over a century.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1888
Official opening: 1888
GPS coordinates: -37.81030,144.96300
Latest update: May 14, 2025 21:03
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