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My first trip to Gettysburg, PA 1997

I found a slew of pictures yesterday & before I upload them all to my drive, I want to post this picture. Does anyone else remember this tower being there before they tore it down on July 3rd, 2000? It's the old Gettysburg National Tower. I'll post a few more soon with a few from Antietam since we visited Sharpsburg & Gettysburg that summer.

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Jon Yuengling

Mar 10, 2021

We normally stay at the Quality Inn, it is dog friendly and on the battlefield although we have looked at a B&B also on the battlefield. They will have to wait until after COVID.

Jon Yuengling

Mar 10, 2021

Oh yes it was an eyesore that everyone seemed to hate. But here's the rub, it made money with the tourists. Personally I never went. My first time there was the weekend of the 125th. It was a little crazy.

Michael Harrison Grose

Mar 10, 2021

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I read today while looking the tower's name up about how there were folks that were debating over keeping it or taking it down. Personally, I enjoyed it when I was 14. & I love the new museum & what they were able to do by moving the Cyclorama, but I love that old building where the Cyclorama used to be. The National Tower kind of reminded me of the Space Needle.

Speaking of Gettysburg, lol, I really want to stay at the new place, "The Lodges of Gettysburg" But a trip there just ain't the same without staying at the Quality Inn right on Cemetery Hill. The Colton or Three Crown Budget ain't bad. Been to the Econo a few times & it is fine for the $ but the commute to the field is hectic. If I can walk right out the door onto the field, I get in a lot of steps. I've got the itch & if I can get both shots by May or June, I'm definitely going to head North up 81 to Adams County. If for nothing else, I need new photos!