A View From the Top: The History of Observation Towers

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There’s something magical about seeing a city from the very top. To have a new vantage point, and look across a skyline instead of looking up at it is one of the most powerful and awe-inspiring feelings. Observation decks are not just architectural marvels, but also a sort of civic icon and sense of pride for a city. In the present day, it’s not just their height that draws people in, but the additional programming of sky-high bars, rides, and bungee jumping as well.

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Eiffel Tower / Paris. Image Courtesy of AL_A
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Cite: Kaley Overstreet. "A View From the Top: The History of Observation Towers" 13 May 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/981200/a-view-from-the-top-the-history-of-observation-towers> ISSN 0719-8884

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