About this property
The Brainerd Water Tower is located at Sixth and Washington in Brainerd in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Built in 1918, it was the first all-concrete elevated tank used by a municipality in the United States; even though it was replaced in 1960, it remains standing as an icon of the town. It is referred to as "Paul Bunyan's Cup" or "Paul Bunyan's Flashlight" by local residents.
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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 74001014. It was listed on July 16, 1974.
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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 Brainerd Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Brainerd Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Brainerd Water Tower?
Brainerd Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brainerd Water Tower?
The period of significance for Brainerd Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.
Can I research the history near Brainerd Water Tower?
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