Bicentennial Tower

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Bicentennial Tower
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The Bicentennial Tower looking towards the bay on State Street
Bicentennial Tower
General information
TypeObservation Tower
Location Dobbins Landing,
Erie, Pennsylvania,
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Coordinates 42°8′20″N80°5′30″W / 42.13889°N 80.09167°W / 42.13889; -80.09167
Construction started1995
Completed1996
OpeningOctober 1996 [1]
Cost $2.1 million [1]
OwnerErieWestern Pennsylvania Port Authority
Height
Antenna spire187 feet (57 m)
Top floor137 feet (42 m)
Technical details
Lifts/elevators1
Design and construction
Architect(s)Weber Murphy Fox, Inc. [2]
Main contractorPerry Construction Group, Inc

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. [3]

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History and architectural features

The tower was built in 1995 to commemorate the city's bicentennial year, 1996, [4] and is located at the end of State Street on Dobbins Landing. Its address is 1 State Street in Erie. The U.S. Zip Code is 16507.

This historic structure is 187 feet (57 m) tall and has two observation decks. [5]

A portion of the area around the tower was decorated with bricks engraved with the names and messages of individuals and groups that donated money in support of various community-benefit projects, including the tower's construction. [6] [7] [8]

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