National Register of Historic Places

Forbes Hill Standpipe

Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
January 18, 1990
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89002252

About this property

The Forbes Hill Standpipe is a historic water tower structure located on Reservoir Road in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA. The tower was built in 1899-1902 to contain a 330,000 US gallons (1,200,000 L; 270,000 imp gal) steel water tank. The site originally included an adjacent reservoir that supplied Quincy with water from the Metropolitan Boston Water System. The standpipe was taken out of service in 1955 and the reservoir was filled in. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Location

Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
42.25773, -71.02794

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Forbes Hill Standpipe listed on the National Register?

Forbes Hill Standpipe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Forbes Hill Standpipe?

Forbes Hill Standpipe is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Forbes Hill Standpipe?

The period of significance for Forbes Hill Standpipe is recorded as the industrial era.

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