Constructed for the 1965 Universal film "The War Lord" starring Charlton Heston, this imposing tower was a major feature of the Upper Lot until it was demolished in 2001 to make way for the Nickelodeon Blast Zone.
The War Lord tower pictured in 1968 after rebuilding for The Crusades
(From 'Inside Universal Studios', 1968)
Here's the War Lord Tower as seen in the movie (From 'Inside Universal Studios', 1968)
Scenic designers work on a scale model of the tower prior to construction. (From 'Inside Universal Studios', 1968)
1968-vintage GlamorTrams loading in front of the War Lord Tower
(From 'Inside Universal Studios', 1968)