About this property
The Waldo water tower, officially called the Frank T. Riley Memorial, is a white, castle-like tower in the Waldo neighborhood of south Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Location
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 77000810. It was listed on April 17, 1977.
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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 Waldo Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Waldo Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Waldo Water Tower?
Waldo Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Waldo Water Tower?
The period of significance for Waldo Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Waldo Water Tower?
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