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Location DB > Canada > Quebec > Montreal > Abandoned Olympic Tower
 Name
Abandoned Olympic Tower
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 Database Info
created by cjb on 2/25/2006 6:41 AM
last modified by decayed state on 12/30/2018 3:16 PM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description

 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Under Construction
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: drop everything - must see- but be careful
 Physical Information
Address
Rue Pierre-De-Coubertin
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
Owner: Régie des Installations Olympiques
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  •  Hazards
     Interesting Features
    The world's highest inclined tower, empty and abandoned to itself. You could probably squat the place if you wanted !
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • 24 hour guard
  • locked gates
  • Camera system around the site, 24/7 security patrol
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 0
    Closed: 0
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • head protection
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment
    camera
     History
    I'm sure nostra-youppi will have fun filling this one for me. Nostra, have fun!
     Media Coverage
    Tons, about the cost overruns, about the non-working roof, about the failed renovation project.
     Future Plans
    BUSAC, a real estate company, tried to renovate the tower into office several years ago, but the project never took off. The construction site has been empty for years now.
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     Photo Galleries
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    Complete outside shots
    Sat, Feb 25th, 2006
    posted by cjb
    24 pictures
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    Inside the tower
    Sat, Feb 25th, 2006
    posted by cjb
    16 pictures


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     Moderator Rating
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    Category Rating
    Photography 8 / 10
    Coolness 10 / 10
    Content Quality 10 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 12/30/2018 10:50 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Dec 30 18 at 22:50, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 30 18 at 15:16, decayed state changed the following: Status
  • on Dec 24 16 at 1:43, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 24 16 at 1:43, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name
  • on Nov 8 12 at 21:42, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Oct 23 12 at 3:11, cjb made this location public
  • on Feb 25 06 at 18:39, cjb changed the following: City
  • on Feb 25 06 at 18:39, cjb made this location available
  • on Feb 25 06 at 18:38, cjb updated gallery picture DSCN1883.JPG
  • on Feb 25 06 at 18:38, cjb updated gallery picture DSCN1884.JPG
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    You must log in for this feature to work.Autumn ExplorationTrufflz8194210/19/2007 3:13 PM by mewthree
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