Modern Wonder 2: CN Tower
Here is our second of Seven Modern Wonders - The CN Tower, in Toronto, Canada:
Started in 1973 to demonstrate the sheer might of Canadian Industry, 1'537 workers were involved, working 24 hours a day. Just 40 months later On June 26, 1976, the tallest free-standing structure (on land) was completed at 553.33 metres (or 1'815 feet).
Today 2 million people come to see this fantastic example of modern engineering:
This work was captured by M Kuhn, of the Toronto Skyline.
View this wonder on Google Maps
*jumps up and down with excitement*
I've been there! I've been there!
There's a man that plays 'hits from the shows' as a one-man-band as you queue for an hour to go up ...
Posted by Ally | 5:26 PM