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atop Enger Hill in

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Enger Tower stands above

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, providing panoramic views of the

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Each of the tower's levels has windows that are accessible by stairs. A green

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mounted on top of the tower can be seen for many miles. Originally the second floor contained several balcony sections. The balconies eventually fell into disrepair and were removed. Their former entrances were blocked with metal bars. Enger Tower is often lit up in honor of major events.

History

Enger Tower was built as a tribute to businessman and

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, Bert Enger (1864-1931). Enger was a Norwegian immigrant who first ran an unsuccessful business in Pine City, but later found success in Duluth as a furniture seller. Enger bequeathed a sizable portion of his estate to the city of Duluth. This included the land known as Enger Hill which includes Enger Park and Enger Golf Course.''Enger Park Golf Course'' (Minnesota Golf Association)
/ref> The tower was first dedicated by

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and

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on June 15, 1939. Enger Tower and Park were renovated during 2011. The royal couple of Norway,

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, and his wife

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, came to re-dedicate the newly renovated tower on October 17, 2011, which his parents had dedicated 72 years before.

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File:Enger Tower 10-24-05.jpeg , 2005 File:Enger Tower For Prince (150393599).jpeg , 2016

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