towers

List of Towers

  • Gilbert Inn Seaside, Oregon 1885

    First built in 1885 as a two-story cabin, the Gilbert Inn was expanded in Queen Anne style in 1892. Its owner was Alexandre Gilbert, a Frenchman who became mayor of Seaside from 1912 to 1916.

  • Tom Tower Oxford, England

    Standing over the west gate, facing St. Aldates Street, Tom Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Christ Church College.

  • Crossing Tower England

    The central tower dates from the church's original construction in the early 13th century; the two upper stages were added in the 15th century.

  • Crossing Tower England

    The crossing tower of Christ Church Cathedral is one of the oldest in England, dating from the 12th century (Norman tower) and early 13th century (Early English spire).

  • Crossing Tower England

    The main highlight of Gloucester Cathedral's exterior is the impressive crossing tower, which rises 225 feet (69m) high and can be seen from miles around. It was built around 1450 by Robert Tully, one of the monks of Gloucester Abbey.

  • South Tower

    The south tower houses the cathedral's famous bell, "Emmanuel." The bell weighs 13 metric tons (over 28,000 pounds) and its clapper alone weighs 500 kg. Recast in 1631, Emmanuel is the cathedral's oldest bell.

  • Fell's Tower Oxford, England

    A gateway in the northeast corner of Tom Quad passes under Fell's Tower, named for Dean John Fell (dean 1660-86) who oversaw the completion of Tom Quad. Both deans are honored with statues on the tower.