Calgary Millennium Clock Tower - Calgary, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 51° 02.743 W 114° 05.417
11U E 703954 N 5658937
The Calgary Millennium Clock Tower is located in the Shaw Millennium Park on the west side of downtown Calgary, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM1X5X
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 07/25/2007
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The clock tower is a legacy landmark to mark the year 2000 and the new millennium.
The Millennium Clock Tower was the the subject of a controversial design competition, was designed by Gowling & Gibb Architects of Calgary. The project is a 21-metre tall obelisk fabricated of Alucobond housing a poorly-sized LED clock. As an interpretation of time it houses a GPS device that controls fibre optic displays in each of 12 horizontal reveals that encircle the tower.
Date Created/Placed: 01/01/2000
Height: 21 metres
Illuminated: yes
Address: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Give a narrative of your experience. What did you think of the obelisk? Did you learn anything? Photos are always welcome too. Please no virtual visits.