Cabot Tower, Gothic Revival tower on Signal Hill, St. John's, Canada
The sandstone tower consists of a two-story square building with a three-story octagonal tower on the southeast corner of Signal Hill.
The tower, constructed between 1898 and 1900, marks both the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's arrival in Newfoundland and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
The structure served as a military flag signaling station from its completion in 1900 until 1958, connecting ships in the Atlantic to the port.
Visitors can access exhibits about maritime communication history and radio technology while enjoying views of St. John's harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.
The tower received the first transatlantic wireless voice transmission in 1920, marking a significant advancement in global communications technology.
Location: St. John's
Location: Signal Hill
Inception: 1900
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://www.historicsites.ca/signal-hill/
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: Signal Hill
Website: http://historicsites.ca/signal-hill
GPS coordinates: 47.57030,-52.68134
Latest update: May 12, 2025 22:09
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