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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

so what was the point of the Calgary Tower when they built it? looking at old photos of it, it just looks out of place

Originally named The Husky Tower, this Tower was constructed for the following reasons:

• As a joint venture between Marathon Realty Company Limited and Husky Oil who were both establishing Head Offices in Calgary.
• To encourage a return of business to the downtown core, as a part of a Calgary urban renewal program.
• To honour Canada's Centennial.

Finished in 1968