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The Centennial Tower
IAN C° BODDY
Barrister & Solicitor
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The Centennial Tower
As you enter the city of Owen Sound from the south on highway #6, the tower is located on the west side of the road, just as you break over the hill on 9th Avenue. Conceived as a Centennial project to celebrate Canada’s 100 birthday, the tower and the park surrounding it were a joint effort by the students from West Hill Secondary School and OSCVI in 1967.
It was built on the foundation of Brown’s Lime Works – a lime kiln and quarry. The Kilns had operated on this site since 1887, processing escarpment limestone for use as building mortar. Portland cement, a product pioneered in Grey County, replaced lime mortar in later years.
The tower rises 10 metres from its lower level to the observation deck, and provides a stunning view of the city and waters beyond.
The tower was designed by Owen Sound engineer A. M. Mackay and built with funds raised by the students from the Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute and the West Hill high school.
In 2001, the Owen Sound City Council worked with residents to restore the Centennial Tower to its present condition, funded by the City of Owen Sound and the Ministry of Culture and Recreation through a Ontario Millenium Funding Program.
There are picnic tables and trails that will lead you down to Harrison Park from this Scenic Lookout.
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