Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Shot Tower in downtown Dubuque near the Mississippi River was built in 1856.

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Shot Tower in downtown Dubuque near the Mississippi River was built in 1856. The structure's original purpose was the manufacturing of lead shot ammunition. Molten lead was poured from the tower top and passed through sieves to size and make the shot which was then dropped in a tank of water at the bottom of the tower to cool. Following the American Civil War, the tower became a fire watchtower for a lumber company. The tower has been renovated and is part of a large riverfront revitalization project in Dubuque. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Location: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
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