About this property
A water tower is an elevated structure supporting a water tank constructed at a height sufficient to pressurize a distribution system for potable water, and to provide emergency storage for fire protection. Water towers often operate in conjunction with underground or surface service reservoirs, which store treated water close to where it will be used. Other types of water towers may only store raw (non-potable) water for fire protection or industrial purposes, and may not necessarily be…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 80000700. It was listed on April 27, 1980.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Water Tower?
Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Water Tower?
The period of significance for Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Water Tower?
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