Prospect Point Observation Tower
Building in New York, United States of America
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The Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as the Niagara Falls Observation Tower[2]) is a tower in Niagara Falls, New York, United States just east of the American Falls.
| Prospect Point Observation Tower | |
|---|---|
The observation tower in 2013 | |
 Interactive map of the Prospect Point Observation Tower area | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Modernist |
| Location | Niagara Falls, New York, United States of America |
| Coordinates | 43.086442°N 79.068389°W |
| Construction started | 1958 |
| Completed | 1961 |
| Renovated | 2001 |
| Cost | US$1,250,000 |
| Height | |
| Height | 282 feet (86 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Lifts/elevators | 4 |
| Website | |
| http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/observation-tower.aspx | |
| References | |
| [1][2] | |
History
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The area of the tower and Prospect Point was once known as the High Bank Industrial/Mill District, and hosted industrial use of the area from the 1870s to 1940s.[3]
The tower was originally built in 1961[1] and extensively refurbished between 2001 and 2003.[4] Improvements included a pre-cast concrete plank observation deck, an ornamental stainless steel deck railing system, improved high-speed elevators, new rest rooms, and a gift shop.[4]
Description
The tower, constructed of aluminum, glass, and steel, stands at 282 feet (86 m)[2] with the base at the bottom of the gorge. Visitors enter the tower at the ground level from Niagara Falls State Park.[1] It sees eight million visitors annually.
The Maid of the Mist loads at the base of the tower.
