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04-08-2008, 01:52 PM
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Official sources:
Unofficial sources: http://de.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0014122, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KXJB-TV_mast

Building Name: KXJB-TV Mast (old, 1st)
Native Name:
Other Names:
Address:
City: Galesburg
Postal Code:
State/Province: North Dakota
Country: United States
Official Building Website URL:
Skyscrapers.com (Emporis.info) URL:
Architect:
Interesting Facts/Records (in own words): Guyed mast for FM-/TV-broadcasting, was at time of completion second tallest structure
on earth. Collapse on February 14th, 1968 as result of collision with a Marine helicopter, whereby all people in
helicopter were killed

Heights--

PLEASE PROVIDE SOURCES FOR HEIGHTS, OTHERWISE WE WILL ASSUME THEY ARE ESTIMATES.
- antenna: 628 metres
- spire:
- roof:
- top floor:
- other heights:

Current Building Status (Built, Proposed, Canceled, Destroyed, etc...): Destroyed

Construction Dates--
- started: 1966
- finished: 1966
- destroyed: 1968


Above ground floors:
Below ground floors:
Floor-to-floor height:
Gross Floor area:
Elevator count:
Unit count: 1

Structure Type(s): Guyed mast
Building Use(s): Communication
Building Style(s):
Building Materials: Steel
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Official sources:
Unofficial sources: http://de.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0014123, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KXJB-TV_mast

Building Name: KXJB-TV Mast (old, 2nd)
Native Name:
Other Names:
Address:
City: Galesburg
Postal Code:
State/Province: North Dakota
Country: United States
Official Building Website URL:
Skyscrapers.com (Emporis.info) URL:
Architect:
Interesting Facts/Records (in own words): Guyed mast for FM-/TV-broadcasting. Replaced the collapsed KXJB-TV Mast. Collapsed
on April 6th, 1997 as result of icing.

It was replaced in 1997/98 by actual KXJB-TV Mast ( http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1322 )

Heights--

PLEASE PROVIDE SOURCES FOR HEIGHTS, OTHERWISE WE WILL ASSUME THEY ARE ESTIMATES.
- antenna: 628 metres
- spire:
- roof:
- top floor:
- other heights:

Current Building Status (Built, Proposed, Canceled, Destroyed, etc...): Destroyed

Construction Dates--
- started: 1968
- finished: 1968
- destroyed: 1997


Above ground floors:
Below ground floors:
Floor-to-floor height:
Gross Floor area:
Elevator count:
Unit count: 1

Structure Type(s): Guyed mast
Building Use(s): Communication
Building Style(s):
Building Materials: Steel
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Official sources: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/AsrSearch/asrRegistration.jsp?regKey=602911
Unofficial sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KXJB-TV_mast

Building Name: KXJB-TV Mast 2
Native Name:
Other Names:
Address:
City: Galesburg
Postal Code:
State/Province: North Dakota
Country: United States
Official Building Website URL:
Skyscrapers.com (Emporis.info) URL:
Architect:
Interesting Facts/Records (in own words): This guyed mast was built in 1997 as temporary replacement of
the collapsed KXJB-TV Mast. It was not dismantled after completion of actual KXJB-TV Mast and carries
today some antennas for directional radio antenna systems.

Heights--

PLEASE PROVIDE SOURCES FOR HEIGHTS, OTHERWISE WE WILL ASSUME THEY ARE ESTIMATES.
- antenna: 224 metres
- spire:
- roof: 213.3 metres
- top floor:
- other heights:

Current Building Status (Built, Proposed, Canceled, Destroyed, etc...): Built

Construction Dates--
- started: 1997
- finished: 1997
- destroyed:


Above ground floors:
Below ground floors:
Floor-to-floor height:
Gross Floor area:
Elevator count:
Unit count: 1

Structure Type(s): Guyed mast
Building Use(s): Communication
Building Style(s):
Building Materials: Steel
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Artemka
04-08-2008, 06:47 PM
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