National Register of Historic Places

Arlington Reservoir

Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Listed
September 26, 1985
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002676

About this property

The Park Circle Water Tower is a large water storage tank located on Park Circle in Arlington, Massachusetts. It was constructed by the Metropolitan Water Works (now MWRA) between 1921 and 1924 in the Classical Revival style, to provide water storage for Northern Extra-High Service area, consisting of Lexington and the higher elevations of Belmont and Arlington. It stands at 377 feet (114.9 meters) above sea level. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 under its historical name Arlington Reservoir, now coincidentally shared with the recreational area a mile to the tower's northwest.

Location

Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
42.41446, -71.19232

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Pierce Farm Historic District
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0.5 mi
Locke School
Industrial
0.5 mi
Peacock Farm Historic District
Listed
0.7 mi
Chapel of St. Anne
Industrial
0.8 mi
Allyn House
Industrial
0.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Menotomy (Arlington)
1775Revolutionary War
1.8 mi
Battle of Menotomy
1775Revolutionary War
1.8 mi
Battle of Lancaster (King Philip's War)
1676Colonial
3 mi
Lexington Green — Parker's Stand
1775Revolutionary War
3 mi

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When was Arlington Reservoir listed on the National Register?

Arlington Reservoir was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Arlington Reservoir?

Arlington Reservoir is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Arlington Reservoir?

The period of significance for Arlington Reservoir is recorded as the industrial era.

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