Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower
The Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower was built in 1926 in Kitchener to commemorate the arrival of the Pennsylvania Dutch to Southwestern Ontario. It was conceived by William Henry Breithaupt, who wanted to heal wounds of nationalism fomented in the city during World War I.- Tower
- …is also known as “Pioneer Memorial Tower”
- …stands 19 metres (62 feet) tall
- Description: memorial tower in Ontario, Canada
- Established: August 28, 1926
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Homer Watson House and Doon Heritage Village.
Homer Watson House
Historic building
Homer Watson House is a historic building, which is situated 620 metres south of Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower.
Doon Heritage Village
Museum
Doon Heritage Village, located at the Ken Seiling… Doon Heritage Village is situated 1½ km west of Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower.
Grand Valley Institution for Women
Prison
Grand Valley Institution for Women is a women's prison… Grand Valley Institution for Women is situated 2 km west of Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Doon and Preston.
Kossuth
Locality
Kossuth is a locality, which is situated 8 km northeast of Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower.
Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower
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Latitude
43.40016° or 43° 24′ 1″ north
Longitude
-80.41624° or 80° 24′ 59″ west
Open location code
86MXCH2M+3G
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man_made=tower
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pioneer Memorial Tower Park and Sherk Family Cemetery.
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