[citation needed] One minor fire occurred on the roof on September 2, 1961, due to spillage of hot-mix concrete igniting a tarp and causing several propane tanks to explode.

[citation needed] Damage was minimal, estimated at "a few thousand dollars", and nine people suffered minor injuries battling the blaze.

[citation needed] When the tower and surrounding area was first designed prior to groundbreaking on March 15, 1961, it was to be the centrepiece of a proposed hotel/convention centre.

Located on the 25th floor, this deck features a panoramic view of the falls and Niagara River in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows treated with a non-glare finish designed to enhance photography.

There are many historical photos and news articles about the construction of the tower mounted around the deck in addition to pay-per-use telescopes.

[citation needed] In 2002, the tower re-opened after extensive renovations to include the four-star Ramada Plaza Fallsview.