CN Tower (Edmonton) facts for kids
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Architectural style | International Style |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Address | 10004 104 Avenue NW |
| Coordinates | 53°32′49″N 113°29′29″W / 53.54694°N 113.49139°W |
| Construction started | 1964 |
| Completed | 1966 |
| Opening | 14 February 1966 |
| Cost | CA$10.5 million ($85 million in 2021 dollars ) |
| Owner | Strategic Group |
| Height | |
| Roof | 110.92 m (363.9 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 26 |
| Floor area | 254,000 square feet |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Abugov & Sunderland |
| Main contractor | Hashman Construction Ltd. |
The CN Tower is a tall office building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It stands about 111 meters (364 feet) high and has 26 floors. The Canadian National Railway company built it. When it was finished in 1966, it was the tallest building in Western Canada. It held this record until 1971.
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Building History
Early Plans and Construction
Plans for the CN Tower were first announced in 1963. Construction then began in the fall of 1964. The building was designed by Abugov & Sunderland. Hashman Construction Company built the tower. It cost about 10.5 million Canadian dollars.
The CN Tower was finished in October 1966. At that time, it became the tallest office tower in Western Canada. Important people attended the opening ceremony. These included Grant MacEwan, who was the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, and Ernest Manning, the Premier of Alberta.
Architectural Style
The CN Tower is an early example of the "International Style" of architecture. This style is known for its simple, clean lines and use of materials like glass and steel. It also shows an early example of a "tower-podium" design. This means a tall tower sits on top of a wider base building.
Changes Over Time
The Canadian National Railway company used to own the tower. In 2008, the company sold the building to the Strategic Group. Even though it has a new owner, the Canadian National Railway logo can still be seen. It is above the main entrance and at the top of the building.
The building was built to look over the old Canadian National rail yard. The basement of the tower once held Edmonton's main passenger railway station. However, the railway tracks leading to Downtown Edmonton were removed in 1998. Now, passenger trains stop at a different station. This station is near the former Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport.
Storm Damage
On July 18, 2009, a strong thunderstorm hit Edmonton. The CN Tower suffered some damage to its outside walls. Pieces of the building fell to the ground. Two vehicles parked at the base of the building were crushed by the falling debris.
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Former railway station that was demolished to make way for the tower
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