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Ocean Tower

Demolished or destroyed Destroyed building or structure Inclined tower Permanently closed Unfinished building

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Ocean Tower, Unfinished building in South Padre Island, Texas, imploded in 2009

Ocean Tower was an inclined tower in South Padre Island that rose approximately 115 meters (377 feet) into the air. The structure was never completed and no longer stands today.

Ocean Tower was conceived as a construction project but never reached completion. The endeavor ultimately failed, and the structure was later demolished.

The site is no longer accessible today since the tower was demolished. Visitors can only view the area from a distance, as the structure no longer exists.

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South Padre Island

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115 m

GPS coordinates

26.14650,-97.17110

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December 8, 2025 08:21

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