WTVR TV Tower

The WTVR TV Tower, standing at 843 feet, is a prominent steel lattice structure in Richmond, Virginia, recognized as the tallest man-made structure in the state. Completed in 1953, it was once the tallest tower in the U.S. and the second tallest lattice tower globally, only surpassed by the Eiffel Tower. While it currently broadcasts only WTVR-FM, its historical significance remains, as it was previously associated with WTVR-TV until 2009. The tower is an iconic part of the Richmond skyline, visible from miles away, and is adjacent to the WTVR-TV studios. It also lends its name to the nearby Tower Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a noteworthy site for both tourists and researchers interested in telecommunications history and architecture.