Sault St. Marie, Michigan: Tower of History
Built in 1968, the concrete modern Tower contains historical exhibits and an elevator to an observation deck on the 21st floor. Big "Tower of History" sign out front.
- Address:
- 326 E. Portage Ave., Sault St. Marie, MI
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the southwest corner of E. Portage Ave. and Kimball St.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 9:30-5:30, Su 10-5 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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A tower looking into Canada and the area's history.
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The Tower was built in 1968 as the "Shrine of the Missionaries." Then the Catholic Church lost faith in the project and gave the Tower to the city, which gave it a new name. The Tower contains historical exhibits and an elevator to its observation deck on the 21st floor.