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Revision as of 18:22, 7 February 2008
Enger Tower is an Template:Convert/LonAoffDbSon, five-story blue stone observation tower atop Enger Hill in Duluth, Minnesota.[1] The tower, which rises 531 feet ({{rnd/cTemplate:Rnd/b|162|(0+(0-−0.515985037−0−0.1989700043)round0)|0}} m) above Lake Superior, provides panoramic views of the Twin Ports.[2] The tower has stairs for access to upper levels, each of which has a lookout. A green beacon mounted on top of the tower can be seem for many miles.[1]
Dedicated by Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway on June 15, 1939, the tower memorializes Bert Enger, a Norwegian immigrant who found success as furniture seller and donated the land for Enger Park.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Carper, Curtis. "History of Enger Tower and Skyline Parkway in Duluth, Minnesota", Associated Content, September 13 2007. Retrieved on February 7 2008.
- ↑ Enger Tower, Duluth entry at Emporis. Retrieved on February 7 2008.