Skylon Tower

For The Skylon at the Festival of Britain, see Skylon (Festival of Britain).

Skylon Tower
Interactive map of the Skylon Tower area
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeObservation tower
LocationNiagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, 5200 Robinson Street
Coordinates43°05′07″N 79°04′47″W / 43.08528°N 79.07972°W / 43.08528; -79.07972
Construction startedMay 1964
CompletedOctober 1965
OpeningOctober 6, 1965
CostCA$7,000,000
Height
Architectural160 m (520 ft)
Antenna spire11 m (36 ft)
Roof149 m (489 ft)
Top floor143 m (469 ft)
Technical details
Floor count6
Lifts/elevators3
Design and construction
ArchitectBregman + Hamann Architects
Main contractorPigott Construction Company
Other information
Seating capacityRevolving Dining Room: 276, Summit Suite: 180
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The Skylon Tower is an observation tower in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. It overlooks the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River.

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