Tower of History Museum, Sault Sainte Marie

Name: Tower of History Museum
Address: Sault Sainte Marie, United States
Telephone: +1 906-632-3658

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Tower of History Museum, Sault Sainte Marie

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The Tower of History is a 210-foot observation tower in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Located at 326 E. Portage Avenue, it was the tallest observation tower in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when completed in 1968. The tower was built in a modernist style and consists of three vertical, trapezoid-shaped columns that support five cantilevered observation platforms. It provides a panoramic, 360-degree view of the Soo Locks, the St. Mary's River, Lake Superior, and cities on both the American and Canadian sides of the border. The view extends for roughly 20 miles; in total, approximately 1,200 square miles are visible from the tower. ()

Completed: 1968 (56 years ago)Height: 210 ftFloors: 21Coordinates: 46°29'53"N, 84°20'26"W

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Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-MichiganSault Sainte Marie United States

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Tower of History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, SS Valley Camp, Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral.

1 miW
Canal
Soo Locks, Sault Sainte Marie
26 min walk • The Soo Locks are a set of parallel locks, operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, that enable ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. They are located on the St.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, Sault Sainte Marie
29 min walk • The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge spans the St. Marys River between the United States and Canada connecting the twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The bridge is operated by the International Bridge Administration under the direction of the Sault Ste.
~1130 ftE
Museum, Ship
SS Valley Camp, Sault Sainte Marie
6 min walk • SS Valley Camp is a lake freighter that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years and is now a museum ship in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
~270 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral, Sault Sainte Marie
2 min walk • Holy Name of Mary Proto-Cathedral, also known as St. Mary Proto-Cathedral, is a historic Roman Catholic parish church in Sault Ste.
1.1 miW
Universities and schools
Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie
29 min walk • Lake Superior State University is a public university in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It is Michigan's smallest public university, with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students.
~1490 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, Sault Sainte Marie
8 min walk • Central Methodist Episcopal Church is a United States historic church at 111 E. Spruce Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1993.
~1610 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint James' Episcopal Church, Sault Sainte Marie
8 min walk • Saint James' Episcopal Church is a historic church at 533 Bingham Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
~1930 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First United Presbyterian Church, Sault Sainte Marie
10 min walk • First United Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 309 Lyon Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The original church building was constructed in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
~700 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Elmwood, Sault Sainte Marie
4 min walk • Elmwood, also known as the Henry Rowe Schoolcraft House, the Schoolcraft House or the Indian Agency, is a frame house located at 435 East Water Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company, Sault Sainte Marie
31 min walk • Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company is a subsidiary of the Wisconsin Central Ltd. It operates a railroad bridge over the St. Marys River between Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, Sault Sainte Marie
31 min walk • The Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Bridge was originally built in 1887. It runs parallel to the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. It has nine Camelback spans and carries a single line of track.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tower of History Museum open?

Tower of History Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tower of History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral, Sault Sainte Marie (2 min walk), Old Federal Building, Sault Sainte Marie (4 min walk), Elmwood, Sault Sainte Marie (4 min walk), Fort Brady, Sault Sainte Marie (5 min walk).