The Calgary Tower (originally Husky Tower 1968-71)
Around 1980 I captured this after placing my Canon AE1 against the Calgary Tower. In 1990 a surrounding enclosure with large windows was built around the base of the tower. Later a glass floor was constructed onto the observation deck at the top. This feature offered a whole new view to looking down. I've grown with this wonderful landmark and always appreciate what it offers to the city and visitors from around the world.
More about the tower: What is interesting to learn was the continual pouring of concrete using a relatively new slip-forming construction technique.
Pouring began May 15 -1967 and was completed 24 days later. The record pour in a 24 hour period was 39 ft. The total height is 190.8 meters (625.98 Feet).
The Calgary Tower (originally Husky Tower 1968-71)
Around 1980 I captured this after placing my Canon AE1 against the Calgary Tower. In 1990 a surrounding enclosure with large windows was built around the base of the tower. Later a glass floor was constructed onto the observation deck at the top. This feature offered a whole new view to looking down. I've grown with this wonderful landmark and always appreciate what it offers to the city and visitors from around the world.
More about the tower: What is interesting to learn was the continual pouring of concrete using a relatively new slip-forming construction technique.
Pouring began May 15 -1967 and was completed 24 days later. The record pour in a 24 hour period was 39 ft. The total height is 190.8 meters (625.98 Feet).