Coop's Shot Tower - Wikipedia
Coop's Shot Tower is a shot tower located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, Australia. It was completed in 1889 and is 50 metres (160 ft) high. The historic building was saved from demolition in 1973 and was incorporated into Melbourne Central complex in 1991 underneath an 84 m-high (276 ft) conical glass roof.
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Melbourne Central Heritage - Melbourne Central …
The Coop’s Shot Tower is one of only three 19th century shot towers remaining in Australia—the oldest (and the only one you can climb) is in Hobart; the tallest is just five kilometres away in Clifton Hill.
Coops Shot Tower - Melbourne Central Station, History Tour
Coops Shot Tower connects to the Melbourne Central train station, making it easily accessible within the CBD. Simply go up to Level 2 of Melbourne Central and enter through the RM …
Coop's Shot Tower, Attraction, Melbourne, Victoria, …
Coop's Shot Tower. Add to favourites. Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000. You may not notice it at first among the shops and bright lights of the surrounding Melbourne Central shopping mall, but it's worth …
Coops Shot Tower - All You MUST Know Before You Go (2024)
The Shot Tower was constructed in the 19th century by the Coops family. The Tower was used to make lead shot, mainly for use in shotguns, in the colonial era. Now, the Shot Tower is …
Coop's Shot Tower – Melbourne, Australia - Atlas …
Jan 30, 2015 · Discover Coop's Shot Tower in Melbourne, Australia: This historic Melbourne bullet factory is fully encased in a massive glass and steel cone.
Coop's Shot Tower (Melbourne Central) - Adventure …
Sep 4, 2024 · What is the Coop’s Shot Tower? It is a 50-metre-high tower that was built in the 1880s to make shot pellets or lead shots. After the demand for lead shot dwindled, the tower was integrated into the Shopping Centre design.
Shot Tower Museum (Central Melbourne) - Museum
Shot Tower Museum (Central Melbourne) Located in Melbourne Central shopping centre is the 20 story high glass cone, designed by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, which houses the heritage listed 'Coops Shot …
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Melbourne Central
Coop's Shot Tower at Melbourne Central is one of only three shot towers still standing in Australia. (The oldest - and only one you can climb - is at Taroona in Hobart. The Coop's …
Coop's Shot Tower - OnlyMelbourne
Coop's Shot Tower stands proudly in its original place in Melbourne Central shopping centre under a 20 story high glass cone, designed by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. Built in 1889, it was saved from …
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