National Register of Historic Places

Ypsilanti Water Works Stand Pipe

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan
Listed
October 26, 1981
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000318

About this property

The Ypsilanti Water Tower is a historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The tower was designed by William R. Coats and built as part of an elaborate city waterworks project that began in 1889. Located on the highest point in Ypsilanti, the tower was built in 1890 at a cost of $21,435.63 (equivalent to $680,948 in 2024). It has become a well-known landmark in Ypsilanti, and due to the building's shape and location, the tower is frequently used by residents as a point for providing directions for visitors and residents.

Location

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan
42.24557, -83.62467

Categories

ENGINEERINGPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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When was Ypsilanti Water Works Stand Pipe listed on the National Register?

Ypsilanti Water Works Stand Pipe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Ypsilanti Water Works Stand Pipe?

Ypsilanti Water Works Stand Pipe is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ypsilanti Water Works Stand Pipe?

The period of significance for Ypsilanti Water Works Stand Pipe is recorded as the industrial era.

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