National Register of Historic Places

Lena Water Tower

Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois
Listed
February 20, 1997
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000034

About this property

The Lena Water Tower is a water tower located in the village of Lena, Illinois, United States. It was built in 1896 following two decades of problems with structure fires in the village. The current water tower is the result of a second attempt after the first structure proved to be unstable. The tower stands 122.5 feet (37.3 m) tall and is built of limestone and red brick. The current stainless steel water tank holds 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) and replaced the original wooden tank in 1984. The site has two other structures, an old power plant building and a 100,000 US gallon (380,000 L) reservoir. The Lena Electric Plant Building was constructed in 1905 and the reservoir completed in 1907. The Lena Water Tower was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1997; the reservoir was included as a contributing property to the listing.

Location

201 Vernon St.
Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois
42.38038, -89.82808

Categories

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Sources

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When was Lena Water Tower listed on the National Register?

Lena Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Lena Water Tower?

Lena Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lena Water Tower?

The period of significance for Lena Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era.

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