Universal Studios Hollywood
War Lord Tower (1965 - 2001)
Also known as the Crusades Tower, this imposing structure was built for the 1965 Universal film "The War Lord" starring Charlton Heston. It was a major landmark on the Upper Lot until it was demolished in 2001 to make way for the Nickelodeon Blast Zone.
Photo Gallery
War Lord Tower
War Lord Tower - 1 - The War Lord tower pictured in 1968 after rebuilding for The Crusades (From Inside Universal Studios, 1968)
War Lord Tower - 2 - Scenic designers work on a scale model of the tower prior to construction. (From Inside Universal Studios, 1968)
War Lord Tower - 3 - The War Lord Tower as seen in the movie (From Inside Universal Studios, 1968)
War Lord Tower - 4 - 1968-vintage GlamorTrams loading in front of the War Lord Tower (From Inside Universal Studios, 1968)
War Lord Tower - 5 - War Lord Tower, 1998 (photo by Grudnick, Flickr, with thanks)
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