epitome of the 1930s desire to integrate architecture with technology. The tower, for a time was the tallest structure in Sydney, and is an integral part of the building and still has a landmark quality. AWA Tower was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales. AWA Building and Tower is of historical significance because for over twenty years it was the tallest structure in Sydney and the building and tower still are an important landmark today. The place is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. AWA Building and Tower is aesthetically significant because it is a simple vertical "emphasised" skyscraper which represents the epitome of the 1930s desire to integrate architecture with technology. It is part of a significant group of Art Deco office buildings located along York Street between Margaret and King Street. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. AWA Building and Tower is socially significant because of its association with the development of the radios and communications technology and industry. See also Architecture of Sydney Tokyo Tower References Bibliography Attribution This Wikipedia article includes content copied from the essay "AWA Tower" in the Dictionary of Sydney, 2008 and licensed under CC by-sa. Imported on 29 November 2011. External links "AWA Tower" database record and article (CC-By-SA) at the Dictionary of Sydney, viewed 7 September 2010. State Library of New South Wales - AWA Tower AWA Limited Linking a Nation: Australia's Transport and Communications 1788 - 1970 Sydney's 'Toaster' Building - An Intruder in Distinguished Company Entry on Skyscraperpage.com Entry on Structurae Skyscrapers in Sydney Art Deco architecture in Sydney Office buildings completed in 1930 Towers completed in 1930 Office buildings in Sydney Skyscraper office buildings in Australia New South Wales State Heritage Register sites located in the Sydney central business district Government buildings in New South Wales Telecommunications in Australia Recording studios in Australia Schools in New South Wales Radio masts and towers in Australia Restaurants in Sydney Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register York Street, Sydney 1930 establishments in Australia