Bicentennial Tower

Bicentennial Tower
The Bicentennial Tower looking towards the bay on State Street
Interactive map of the Bicentennial Tower area
General information
TypeObservation Tower
LocationDobbins Landing,
Erie, Pennsylvania,
 United States, 1 State Street, Erie, PA, 16507
Coordinates42°8′20″N 80°5′30″W / 42.13889°N 80.09167°W / 42.13889; -80.09167
Construction startedDecember 26, 1995 (1995-12-26)
CompletedOctober 19, 1996 (1996-10-19)
OpeningOctober 1996
Cost$2.1 million (equivalent to $4.31 million in 2025)
OwnerErie–Western Pennsylvania Port Authority
Height
Antenna spire187 feet (57 m)
Top floor137 feet (42 m)
Technical details
Lifts/elevators1
Design and construction
ArchitectsWeber Murphy Fox, Inc.
Main contractorPerry Construction Group, Inc
References

The Bicentennial Tower is an American observation tower that is located in Erie, Pennsylvania and features panoramic views of Lake Erie, Presque Isle State Park, and downtown Erie.