The tower celebrated its 125th anniversary in may 2019.
Blackpool tower ballroom floor construction.
The company was registered on 19th february 1891 and share capital of 150 000 raised for construction.
The blackpool tower ballroom step into the sensationally stylish blackpool tower ballroom and prepare to be lost in a world of elegant charm and refined beauty.
On 25th september the same year local member of parliament sir matthew white ridley 1842 1904 laid the foundation stone.
The blackpool tower is one of britain s best loved landmarks and one of the most popular blackpool venues for function room hire.
The lift to the top two elevators running independently of each other take people to the top of the tower where visitors can see for up to 70 miles from its crow s nest.
The original tower ballroom the tower pavilion opened in 1894 and was a plainer design.
Dating back to 1894 the blackpool tower ballroom is world famous for its unique sprung dance floor and spectacular architecture and remains to this day a destination for dance fans from across the globe.
The new ballroom of the blackpool tower provided a unique opportunity to offer the local community and visitors a chance to dance at an affordable price in a luxurious room.
Also released are dozens of images of the tower during its three year construction process with some dating back to 1891 when thousands lined blackpool s promenade to view the first foundation.
Blackpool tower is also the common name for the tower buildings an entertainment complex in a red brick three storey block that comprises the tower tower circus the tower ballroom and roof gardens which was designated a grade i listed building in 1973.
The blackpool tower and buildings situated on central promenade form one of the most imposing and interesting places of entertainment in the town.
Is 40 feet wide 30 feet deep and 35 high from the ballroom floor.
The total weight of steel used in the construction is upwards of 2 400 tons.
Architect frank matcham re designed the ballroom including its new roof and oversaw its building between 1897 and 1898.
The blackpool tower company was formed with the aim of building the observation tower as a tourist attraction.
Our iconic venue opened in 1894 where the first visitors stood in awe of the remarkable design immense scale and ornate decorations.
The tower celebrated its 125th anniversary in may 2019.
500 people per hour did this on that first day alone.
But when the winter gardens built the empress ballroom in direct competition it was decided to do things on a much grander scale.