Wainhouse Tower

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:towers
gptkbp:accessibility public access
gptkbp:architect James Wainhouse
gptkbp:architectural_feature octagonal base
gptkbp:architectural_style Italianate
gptkbp:city gptkb:Halifax
gptkbp:community_role local meeting point
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1871
gptkbp:construction_material red brick
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1871
1870
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals held nearby
gptkbp:cultural_representation symbol of Halifax
gptkbp:cultural_significance local heritage site
gptkbp:design tall tower with a clock
gptkbp:elevation above sea level
gptkbp:famous_for its height and design
gptkbp:function gptkb:towers
gptkbp:height 253 feet (77 m)
gptkbp:historical_use water distribution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wainhouse Tower
gptkbp:landmark yes
Grade II listed
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:urban_park
gptkbp:location gptkb:Halifax,_West_Yorkshire,_England
gptkbp:material brick
gptkbp:notable_feature spiral staircase
gptkbp:opened yes
gptkbp:original_purpose water supply
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:rank tallest structure in Halifax
gptkbp:region gptkb:Yorkshire_and_the_Humber
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2000
2000s
gptkbp:significance gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:style gptkb:Victorian_Gothic
gptkbp:surrounding_area Wainhouse Tower Park
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:viewing_platform available
gptkbp:visitors open to the public
panoramic views of Halifax
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Halifax,_England
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4