Grand Avenue Water Tower - St. Louis, Missouri
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 38° 40.225 W 090° 12.513
15S E 742855 N 4283901
Historic water tower located in north St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WMAKE
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2006
Views: 48
This free standing Corinthian column standing 154-feet tall was built in
1871. Its purpose was not to store water but rather it is standpipe to help
regulate water pressure from erratic steam driven pumps. This tower is
constructed of brick with a capital constructed of cast-iron. This tower went
out of service in 1912 when more reliable electric pumps went into service. "Old
White" has been threatened with demolition over the years but is now preserve
for the future.
Street address:
4599 N 20th St.
St. Louis, Missouri USA
County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis (Independent City)
Year listed: 1970
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Water pressure regulation
Periods of significance: 1871-1912
Historic function: Water pressure regulation
Current function: None except visual
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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