Mesquite Tower

Mesquite Tower is a free-standing lattice tower located in Mesquite, Texas, United States, that is 510 feet (155 m) tall.[1] It is the tallest structure in the city[2] and a well known local landmark. The tower features a unique design called a Landmark or Adelphon tower and was built in 1990. It stands between West Mesquite High School and Memorial Stadium. Owned by the Mesquite Independent School District, it is a 61,000 watt radio tower used by the radio station KEOM which is operated by the school district.

Mesquite Tower
Mesquite Tower from below
Mesquite Tower (Texas)
LocationMesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Tower height510 feet (155 m)
Coordinates32°45′46″N 96°38′05″W
Built1990

See also

References

  • KEOM 88.5
  • "Listing 1054543". Antenna Structure Registration database. U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
  • "Tower Site" Does Dallas, part II – discusses Mesquite Tower, among others in the DFW area
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