The Tower itself is 580 feet with a 40-foot lattice mast above it. It weighs 13,000 tons and contains 780 tones of steel. The two lifts travel at 1,000 feet a minute and the Revolving Restaurant near the top of the Tower makes between 2 and 3 revolutions each hour.
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It looks like the top part could easily fall off.
It does look rather top heavy, doesn't it?!
I've seen that tower in person, but I think the top looks a little different now. It's a really great card.
It looks very odd. I bet it was controversial when it was built.
Well it has stood the test of time and is still there! But no revolving restaurant, unfortunately. It was supposed to have reopened for the Olympics but for some reason it never happened.
Good gravy! How does that thing stay up?! WOW! lol
Happy Postcard Friendhips Friday! lol
I learn something new every day. I had no idea of this tower. Nice.
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