National Register of Historic Places

Eden Park Stand Pipe

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
Listed
March 3, 1980
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80003048

About this property

Eden Park Standpipe is a historical standpipe located on the elevated environment of Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The standpipe is a form of water tower prevalent in the late 1800s. It was listed in the National Register on March 3, 1980. The standpipe was constructed in 1894 by the Cincinnati firm architect Samuel Hannaford, it stands at 172 feet (52 m) tall. It was constructed to supply sufficient water pressure for the surrounding area of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati. Water was directed into the standpipe from the Ohio River by means of the neighboring Eden Park Station No. 7. It distributed water into one 36-inch (910 mm) and two 24-inch (610 mm) mains. However, The original standpipe became obsolete and eventually went out of operation in 1916 as the city developed further and modern water towers were established. Visitors can no longer access a public observation site that existed during its operation. In 1943, the turret's copper spire was taken down for a war scrap campaign. The city currently uses the structure as a communications tower.

Location

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
39.11727, -84.49013

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lunkenheimer, Frederick, House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Madam Fredin's Eden Park School and Neighboring Row House
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0.3 mi
Gilbert-Sinton Historic District
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0.3 mi
Mills' Row
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0.3 mi
Gilbert Row
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0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid – Southgate and Newport, Ohio Crossing
1863Civil War
1.8 mi

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When was Eden Park Stand Pipe listed on the National Register?

Eden Park Stand Pipe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Eden Park Stand Pipe?

Eden Park Stand Pipe is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Eden Park Stand Pipe?

The period of significance for Eden Park Stand Pipe is recorded as the industrial era.

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