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ARCH'IT architetture / GATTI SANGUIGNI. Telecommunications-Observation Tower at Sogliano al Rubicone The location foreseen for the tower is strategic for the diffusion of radio and telephone signals, it is on an axis with the town and it also is visible from a wide surrounding area. Observation points situated every six metres would permit a progressive opening-up of the panorama; while climbing the tower, a visitor could lean out from one of the openings in the "green skin" of the tower's façade and enjoy a view over Sogliano and its valleys that are normally unavailable to the public. The tower would be an authentic green observatory, a living organism that mingles with the countryside and which reacts to the changes of the seasons. architettura.supereva.com /architetture/20041219/index_en.htm   (613 words)

Eureka Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eureka Tower is the second tallest skyscraper in the Southern Hemisphere, and the second tallest residential building in the world, after the Q1 apartment tower in Gold Coast, Queensland. On May 23, 2006, the crane on top of the tower was dismantled by a smaller crane, which was dismantled by a smaller crane that could be taken down the service elevator. Eureka Tower's lift core superseded the height of Rialto Towers on November 9, 2004. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eureka_Tower   (388 words)

Eiffel Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Eiffel Tower (pronounced /ˌaɪfəl 'taʊɚ/; French: La Tour Eiffel, pronounced /tuʀ ɛfɛl/) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. At the time of its construction in 1889, the tower replaced the Washington Monument as the tallest structure in the world, a title it retained until 1930, when New York City's Chrysler Building (319 m/1063.33 ft tall) was completed (although the tower was still taller if the respective spires of the two structures were excluded). The tower was met with resistance from the public when it was built, with many calling it an eyesore (Novelist Guy de Maupassant ate at a restaurant at the tower regularly, because it was the one place in Paris he was sure he wouldn't see it). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eiffel_Tower   (2335 words)

Cordova Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cordova Tower is an observation tower located on the north side of Lake Red Rock in Knoxville, Iowa. The tower features the world's longest and tallest continuous set of fiberglass stairs, ascending from the ground to the observation deck built atop a converted 100-foot tall by 15-foot diameter stand-pipe water tower. The construction of the tower was ordered by the Marion County Conservation Board as part of its development plan for Cordova Park, the area in which the tower stands. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cordova_Tower   (177 words)

Underwater Observation Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) The observation tower is shaped somewhat like a rocket with a pointed nose which will make it easier for the cylinder to be towed by boat. Once the tower is towed to the site -- an area known to attract fish because it is a feeding station or a stopping point on a feeding route -- the lower section of the tower is pumped full of sand. Once the tower is in place, the outside could be camouflaged with brush to provide additional cover and even a possible point of attraction for schools of fish on a feeding movement. www.stamar.com /underwater_observation_tower.htm   (481 words)

Petrin Hill & Observation Tower in Prague A small imitation of the Eiffel Tower, Petrin Tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition. The tower is 60m tall, which doesn't sound particularly high until you remember that it has the additional height of Petrin Hill, on which it stands. To reach the summit and the Observation Tower, take the funicular up Petrin hill from Ujezd street in Mala Strana. www.pragueexperience.com /places.asp?PlaceID=604   (277 words)

The Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) The Tower is the tallest structure in the park. Originally the tower had a twelve lane slide attached to the fifty foot platform. The slides traveled off the East side of the tower, towards the area that is now the roaring rapids. www.parktimes.com /sections/tower/tower.htm   (366 words)

The University of Texas Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) Through the years, the Tower has served as the University's most distinguishing landmark and as a symbol of academic excellence and personal opportunity. The observation deck of the UT Tower offers a spectacular view of the UT Campus and the Austin area in all directions. Thanks to the cooperative effort of students, staff, and the University administration, the observation deck has recently been remodeled and reopened to the public for the first time in nearly three decades. www.utexas.edu /tower   (206 words)

Reunion Tower - Architecture in Downtown Dallas Another one of Dallas' signature buildings, Reunion Tower is a 560 tall observation tower that was constructed as a part of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The top of the tower is a three level structure, also constructed of poured in place concrete. When constructed, Reunion Tower was a free standing structure, just to the south of the Hyatt Regency Dallas; however, with the major addition to the hotel opening in the summer of 2000, the tower is now enclosed by the addition. www.dallasarchitecture.info /reunion.htm   (344 words)

Observation Tower and Cistern The Tower was designed and built using a variety of Green Building principles, including the use of indigenous materials such as the sandstone masonry and oaken rays that extend outward from the circumference. The Tower's cistern is but one of three at the Center, and the rainwater it collects is used to nourish the Wildflower Center's gardens. But, the Tower itself is a garden of sorts, with small planters dotting the side and rim of the monolithic structure, emphasizing the Wildflower Center's interdependence with the land surrounding it. www.wildflower.org /?nd=tower&view=full&key=tower   (424 words)

Gettysburg regains its Civil War-era battle vista as observation tower falls With a flash and a loud boom, the 200 million-pound tower slowly crumbled in on itself. Removing the tower, constructed 26 years ago on private property next to the battlefield, was the first step in returning the battlefield to the condition it was in during the Civil War. She and her friends were several hundred yards away as the tower blew up and crumbled. www.post-gazette.com /regionstate/20000704tower2.asp   (780 words)

ROTARY ELEVATOR OBSERVATION TOWER (US3633904) A tower body has an elevator body mounted on the outside thereof for vertical movement on the tower body. An annular observation room is mounted on the elevator body and rotatable therearound at an inclination to the horizon. An annular platform is provided at the bottom of the tower which is also inclined at the same angle, and surrounds the observation room when the observation room is at its lowest position. www.delphion.com /details?pn10=US03633904   (111 words)

WDNR - Sandhill Trumpeter Trail Observation Towers The first observation tower you come to on the Trumpeter Trail overlooks our fenced-in, 260-acre bison range home to a small herd of bison, a gift from Wallace and Hazel Grange. From the observation tower, you may gaze at the sandstone escarpment to the south and west and scattered - outliers: remnants of an ancient sea floor that once imprisoned the old bluff. The third observation tower is tucked into a corner of the 2,200 acre Gallegher Marsh. www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/land/wildlife/reclands/sandhill/towers.htm   (637 words)

Guangzhou TV & Observation Tower - UrbanPlanet.org The winner of the Guangzhou Observation Tower competition was pronounced in october 2004. The tower is dressed in a steel coat similar to Proposal 3. The square at the entrance to the TV tower is generously planned with natural stone slabs, sculptures and places to sit, whereby its open expanse underlines the size of the tower. www.urbanplanet.org /forums/index.php?showtopic=14170   (880 words)

Stratosphere Tower — Stratosphere Tower Hotel At 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Visitors to the Tower are whisked from ground level to the observation decks in less than 30 seconds in double decker elevators traveling at speeds of 1,800 feet per minute or three floors a second. The tower is equipped with a special lighting system designed to provide a spectacular dancing light show nightly, which is visible throughout the Las Vegas Valley. www.stratospherehotel.com /stratosphere_tower.html   (229 words)

the observation tower I chose a wooden observation tower in the vicinity of my home that I consider an old friend of mine, and which is now in the point of collapsing due to its age. During the Swedish rule surveys were done utilizing high hills and church towers for the needs of taxation and to facilitate transportation. The triangulation tower was quite often an observation tower and also a therapist. www.uni-ulm.de /LiLL/3.0/E/3.3observationtower.html   (464 words)

Discovery Guide: Cleveland Terminal Tower; The Eyes Have It   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) Tower City Center is the remodeled concourse of the Terminal Tower and contains restaurants, hotels, and movie theaters. While touring the Tower City Concourse, look for the central fountain in the main court of "The Avenue." Notice the patterns and shapes of the streams of water spurting from the base of the fountain. The Terminal Tower is 786 feet above, and approximately 1 mile from Lake Erie. www.physics.ohio-state.edu /~discover/Guide/terminal.html   (515 words)

Stratosphere Tower observation deck Las Vegas Nevada - VEGAS.com View the city in 360-degree panorama at the Stratosphere Tower. The tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States, the 1,149-foot tower consists of an outdoor deck at the 869-foot level (where you'll find many a sunbather in May) and an indoor deck at the 857-foot level. The tower also features the revolving Top of the World restaurant and lounge, which rotates 360 degrees in an hour. www.vegas.com /attractions/on_the_strip/stratospheretower.html   (272 words)

USATODAY.com - Freedom Tower observation deck to rise 1,500 feet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) The observation deck at the Empire State Building is 1,050 feet above ground. He said the second deck would either be at the base of the spire, which Childs has likened to the Statue of Liberty's torch, or within the maze of cables and energy-generating turbines above the office space. Construction of the Freedom Tower is expected to begin in late summer. www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2004-02-25-freedom-tower_x.htm   (326 words)

Bicentennial Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) Built to commemorate the 1995 celebration of the city's 200th birthday, the tower has proven to be a popular gathering spot for residents and tourists alike. Two observation decks are attainable by elevator and give visitors breathtaking views of Presque Isle and its bay to the north and the sweep of Erie's historic downtown to the south. Construction of observation tower, concession stand and interior improvements, started 12/26/95, cost $2.1 million. www.tourerie.com /bicentennial_tower.shtml   (222 words)

Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower Borders Haliburton and Muskoka Ontario For better viewing we have installed view finders, they are located at the bottom of the Tower at Peek-A-Boo rock and for the strong and hearty one is located at the top of our tower. Tower use is a "use at own risk" and signs are posted throughout the area. High risk use of Tower and Mountain is not permitted as the liabilities are considerable. www.dorset-tower.com   (161 words)

Much-Derided Gettysburg Observation Tower Is Felled (The New York Times) Taking down the 307-foot structure, the Gettysburg National Tower, is the first step in an effort to restore the battlefield to its appearance in 1863, Park Service officials said. For nearly three decades, the tower, which was a privately operated tourist attraction, loomed over the battlefield. The strategy behind decisions made by the Union commander, Gen. George G. Meade, and General Lee, he said, could be appreciated only from the tower, which had opened in 1974 and included photographs and maps of the park. www.jessejacksonjr.org /issues/i070400142.html   (620 words)

Observation Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) After you get off the Metro at Moncloa, this is the view you will have walking to this observation tower. In all, 1992 was a big year for the Spanish because to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage they also hosted the Olympic Games in Barcelona and had a World's Fair in Seville. This tower is the equivalent of 26 stories (110 meters) high with an elevator that runs along the left side of the stem. hometown.aol.com /madridpix/madpix/faro.html   (183 words)

Neighborhoodtimes: Corner of Whitted airport set for observation tower Once a contractor is chosen, Griner will work with the builder to include space for the tower in the northwest corner of the airport. The tower will be the first of several opportunities for the public to see the airport. A taller tower on the north end of the field is in the works. www.sptimes.com /2006/02/12/news_pf/Neighborhoodtimes/Corner_of_Whitted_air.shtml   (760 words)

CNN.com - US - Demolished observation tower signals new era at Gettysburg battlefield - July 3, 2000 GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania -- A 307-foot tourist observation tower overlooking the historic Gettysburg Civil War battlefield has been demolished, signaling a new era aimed at preserving the land as it appeared during the battle. Monday, experts set off a controlled explosion crumbling the tower 137 years after Union and Confederate forces clashed in the most decisive battle of the Civil War. Since 1974, the tower had provided the public the best view of the battlefield, but it also had outraged preservationists. edition.cnn.com /2000/US/07/03/gettysburg.02   (533 words)

CT DEP: Talcott Mountain State Park The beautifully appointed Heublein family dining room awaits hikers at the top of the mountain in the Heublein tower. The Tower Trail is 1.25 miles long; a walk to the Tower takes approximately 30 - 40 minutes. Also running through the park is a section of the Metacomet Trail, developed and maintained with volunteer assistance by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. dep.state.ct.us /stateparks/parks/talcott.htm   (547 words)

Observation Tower — The Observation Deck The Stratosphere boasts the tallest free standing observation tower in the United States. Standing 1,149 feet, the Tower is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River and is more than twice the height of any other building in Nevada. With indoor and outdoor observation decks, the spectacular 360 degree views of Las Vegas make for unforgettable photo opportunities. www.stratospherehotel.com /observation_tower.html   (59 words)

New Hampshire Fire Towers - Mount Carrigain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30) There was a wooden tower with platform for several years, at least until 1939. It was rebuilt in 1940, and described as a 30' steel tower, cab type R-7. In 1979 the cab was removed and the tower converted to one with an open observation platform, which is still standing. www.firelookout.org /towers/nh/carrigain.htm   (85 words)

Chinese Room The 35th floor, outside, open-air Observation Deck wraps completely around all four sides of the historic Smith Tower providing breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. Access to the Observation Deck and Chinese Room is via the last manually operated elevators on the west coast. The Smith Tower is located at the northeast corner of Yesler and Second Avenue in the heart of Pioneer Square. www.chineseroom.com /observation.html   (256 words)

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