Thrusting skyward 1815 feet, the world's tallest free-standing structure contains sophisticated broadcasting and communications equipment as well as many tourist attractions. Construction commenced - February 6, 1973 Public Opening - June 26, 1976 Total Weight - 130,000 tons Volume of Concrete - 53,000 cubic yards
Post-tensioned Steel - 80 miles
Reinforcing Steel - 5,000 tons
Structural Steel - 600 tons
Number involved in construction - 1,537
Number of Elevators - 5
Broadcast Facilities - UHF and VHF, FM radio microwave transmission, fixed mobile systems
Top of Toronto - World's highest and largest revolving restaurant.
Comparison:
Commerce Court, Toronto - 942 feet
Empire State Building, New York - 1250 feet
Moscow, Moscow - 1761.89 feet
CN Tower, Toronto - 1815.5 feet