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Calgary Tower

Calgary Tower
Skyscraper information
Building nameCalgary Tower
General information
LocationCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Constructed1968
GroundbreakingFebruary 19, 1967
OpeningJune 30, 1968
UseObservation tower, Attraction
Height
Antenna or spire 
Technical details
Elevators2
Cost$3,500,000 (1967)
Companies involved
ArchitectW.G. Milne & A. Dale and Associates
OwnerKingStreet Capital Partners

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The Calgary Tower is a 191 metre (626 feet) free standing observation tower in Downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally called the Husky Tower, it was conceived as a joint venture between Marathon Realty Company Limited and Husky Oil as part of an urban renewal plan and to celebrate Canada's centennial of 1967. The tower was built at a cost of $3,500,000 and weighs approximately 10,900 tonnes, of which 60% is below ground. It opened to the public on June 30, 1968 as the tallest structure in Calgary, and the tallest in Canada outside of Toronto. It was renamed the Calgary Tower in 1971.

The building was a founding member of the World Federation of Great Towers.

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Broadway World---...- present Rebecca Northan's Kung Fu Panties at The Studio at Vertigo Theatre Centre (115-9th Avenue SE, Base of the -Calgary Tower-), March 18-April 3. ... - Date : Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:36:42 GMT+00:00
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CBC.ca--Michelle Krsek was walking with her family near the -Calgary Tower- when the debris fell from the hotel, which also includes upscale condominiums and an ... - Date : Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:13:47 GMT+00:00
A bended knee just won't cut it - Toronto Sun Tweet this news
Toronto Sun--If your rules of engagement include taking your love to new heights, propose atop the -Calgary Tower- in Alberta. It offers spectacular views of the city, ... - Date : Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:02:36 GMT+00:00
Will it be Kipper or Karlsson tonight? - Calgary Herald Tweet this news
Calgary Herald---...- the thicket of cameras, microphones and bodies three feet or so to the left was providing a screen that not even the -Calgary Tower- could see around. ... - Date : Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:57:51 GMT+00:00
Torn between twins - Calgary Sun Tweet this news
Calgary Sun--It's showing at Lunchbox Theatre at the base of the -Calgary Tower- Mondays through Saturdays at 12:10 pm, Fridays at 6:10 pm and Saturdays at 7:30 pm until ... - Date : Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:19:05 GMT+00:00
Grande Prairie man among Greenpeace Protestors - HQ Grande Prairie Tweet this news
HQ Grande Prairie--One of the nine Greenpeace members that protested at the -Calgary Tower- on Tuesday was from Grande Prairie. Calgary Police have identified him as 30 year old ... - Date : Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:08:04 GMT+00:00
Henrik Karlsson Earning Trust as Miikka Kiprusoff's Backup - FanHouse Tweet this news
FanHouse--Karlsson, at 6-foot-5 goaltender who sports the nickname The -Calgary Tower-, earned the right to spell Kiprusoff - which doesn't happen very often - and he's ... - Date : Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:02:44 GMT+00:00
Eighth Avenue Place tower in Calgary recognised for environmental design - World Interior Design Network Tweet this news
World Interior Design Network--The 49-storey high rise office -tower- of Eighth Avenue Place in -Calgary-, Canada has received LEED Platinum pre-certification and is slated to become Canada's ... - Date : Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:58:21 GMT+00:00
'Calgary Tower' eyes shot at redemption - Calgary Herald Tweet this news
Calgary Herald---Calgary- Flame goalies Henrik Karlsson and Miikka Kiprusoff play around after practice in the dressing room ... - Date : Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:50:40 GMT+00:00
Brief Wonders - Calgary Herald Tweet this news
Calgary Herald--Vertigo Theatre is in the base of the -Calgary Tower- at 115 9th Ave. SE For more info check out vertigotheatre.com. Later this week, head downtown to ... - Date : Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:24:22 GMT+00:00

Attractions and landmarks in Calgary

LandmarksBaitun Nur * Burns Building * Calgary Tower * Fairmont Palliser * Mewata Armouries * Stephen Avenue * Suncor Energy Centre * +15 * Tallest buildings * Bridges
AttractionsCalaway Park * Canada Olympic Park * Fort Calgary * Glenbow Museum * Heritage Park Historical Village * The Military Museums * Stampede * World of Science * Zoo * Festivals
VenuesEPCOR Centre * Foothills Stadium * The Grand * McMahon Stadium * Olympic Oval * Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium * Spruce Meadows * Stampede Corral * Pengrowth Saddledome * Talisman Centre
ParksBattalion Park * Confederation Park * Devonian Gardens * Edworthy Park * Fish Creek Provincial Park * Millennium Park * Nose Hill Park * Olympic Plaza * Prince's Island Park
MallsThe Core Shopping Centre * Chinook Centre * CrossIron Mills * Deerfoot Mall * Dragon City Mall * Market Mall * Marlborough Mall * North Hill Centre * Northland Village Mall * Southcentre Mall * Sunridge Mall *



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