Bicentennial Tower
The Bicentennial Tower is an observation tower located in Erie, Pennsylvania and features panoramic views of Lake Erie, Presque Isle State Park, and downtown Erie. The tower was built to signify the city's bicentennial year 1996. It is 187 feet (57 m) tall and has 2 observation decks. [3] It's located at the end of State Street on Dobbins Landing.
| Bicentennial Tower | |
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 The Bicentennial Tower looking towards the bay on State Street. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Observation Tower |
| Location | Dobbins Landing, Erie, Pennsylvania,  United States |
| Coordinates | 42°8′20″N 80°5′30″W |
| Construction started | 1995 |
| Completed | 1996 |
| Opening | October 1996[1] |
| Cost | $2.1 million[1] |
| Owner | Erie–Western Pennsylvania Port Authority |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 187 feet (57 m) |
| Top floor | 137 feet (42 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Lifts/elevators | 1 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Weber Murphy Fox, Inc.[2] |
| Main contractor | Perry Construction Group, Inc |
References
- Rhodes, Kara (March 11, 2006). "Bicentennial Tower to get paint job for $112,400". Erie Times-News. Retrieved July 11, 2007.
- Rhodes, Kara (March 31, 2006). "Landmark vision". Erie Times-News. Retrieved July 11, 2007.
- Touring Archived 2009-01-22 at the Wayback Machine
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