The Torre del Reformador
- Feb 1, 2016
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StartFragmentThe Torre del Reformador is a 71.85 meter (236 ft.) tall steel framework tower in Zone 9 of Guatemala City. The tower was built in 1935, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Justo Rufino Barrios, who was President of Guatemala and instituted a number of reforms. The basic shape of the structure resembles the Eiffel Tower.EndFragment
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It was originally constructed with a bell on its top, which in 1986 was replaced with a beacon. The architect was Arturo Bickfird and the contractor was the United States Steel Company. Originally, the Torre del Reformador was named the “July 19 Memorial Tower” by the then-president of Guatemala, General Jorge Ubico.
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