Tower Story
Reunion Tower is the icon of the Dallas, Texas skyline. It features an indoor/outdoor observation deck, named the GeO-Deck. While onsite, guests also enjoy memorable photo opportunities and distinctive retail options to commemorate their visit. The top of the tower is a geodesic sphere with 259 LED light nodes that are programmed to display unique light shows customized for holidays, local sporting event wins and citywide events.
Observation Deck
Reunion Tower features an observation deck with telescopes and interactive screens. The screens allow guests to explore Dallas landmarks, use zoom cameras and learn about the Tower’s famous light shows.
Address
300 Reunion Blvd East Dallas, TX 75207
Contact
T: 00214-712-7040Facts & Statistics
Architects
Welton Becket & Associates
Inauguration date
April 1978
Construction time
20 months
Construction cost
Original cost 8 million
Total height
560 feet/171 meters
Weight
23,600 tons
Concrete
The concrete foundation pad of the tower is 10 feet deep and 90 feet in diameter. Beneath and supporting the concrete pad are 64 individual reinforced concrete piers each 60 feet long.
Height of restaurant
502 feet 11 inches
Number of windows
416 vision windows/128 spandrel in elevators
Number of elevators
3
Elevators capacity
21
Elevators speed
7.4 mph
Elevator manufacturer
Otis Elevator Company
Number of broadcasting facilities
1 originally, 0 currently
Number of steps up to the top
989
Unique features of the tower
Reunion Tower features an observation deck with telescopes and interactive screens. The screens allow guests to explore Dallas landmark landmarks, use zoom cameras and learn more about the Tower's famous light shows.