Avord Tower
The Avord Tower is a 16-story office tower in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The 16 story building was completed in 1967 and is an example of Modernist architecture.[1][2] The Avord Tower stands on the site of the old North-West Territories Supreme Court building.[3][4] From 1967 until 1976 this was the tallest building in Regina.
| Avord Tower | |
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 Avord Tower in 2013 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Address | 2002 Victoria Avenue |
| Town or city | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 50.4475°N 104.6099°W |
| Completed | 1967 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 55.17 m (181.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 16 |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
The site was long previously that of the Supreme Court of the North-West Territories.
See also
Supreme Court of the North-West Territories Courthouse, 2002 Victoria Avenue, c.1919.
References
- "Avord Tower". Syscrapper page. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- "Avord Tower". Emporis. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- "About the Court". Courts of Saskatchewan. Archived from the original on 2011-11-12. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- "A History of Regina in". Regina Public Library. Archived from the original on 2011-12-17. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
| Preceded by Hotel Saskatchewan |
Tallest Building in Regina 1969-1976 55.17 m |
Succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II Court, Regina |
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