Elk River Water Tower
National Register of Historic Places

Elk River Water Tower

Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota
Listed
May 22, 2012
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000284

About this property

The Elk River Water Tower is a historic water tower in Elk River, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1920 to improve the city's firefighting infrastructure, and uses a design popular from 1890 to 1940. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 for its significance in the themes of "community planning and development" and "engineering". It was nominated for its impact on community development and as a representative of a once-common but vanishing design. In 2021, Elk River was able to restore the water tower using Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants. The tower was returned to its original color scheme of silver with a red top, with black block lettering of the city's name.

Location

Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota
45.30793, -93.56659

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTENGINEERING
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Sources

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

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When was Elk River Water Tower listed on the National Register?

Elk River Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Elk River Water Tower?

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

What is the period of significance for Elk River Water Tower?

The period of significance for Elk River Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1920.

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