Havana Water Tower

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Havana Water Tower
Havana Water Tower, Illinois.jpg
LocationJct. of Pearl and Main Sts., NE corner, Havana, Illinois
Coordinates40°18′2″N 90°3′31″W / 40.30056°N 90.05861°W / 40.30056; -90.05861Coordinates: 40°18′2″N 90°3′31″W / 40.30056°N 90.05861°W / 40.30056; -90.05861
Arealess than one acre
Built1889
ArchitectRaider, F.W.; Jaeger, Guido
NRHP reference No.93000325[1]
Added to NRHPApril 22, 1993

The Havana Water Tower is a historic water tower which stands in Havana, Illinois. Built in 1889 and designed by , it holds 50,000 gallons and was the town's only water supply until 1962. The brick water tower is approximately 86 feet (26 m) tall.[2] It was designated an American Water Landmark by the American Water Works Association in 1982 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[1] It still operates today.

See also[]

  • List of Towers
  • American Water Landmark

References[]

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ McCormack, Cathy (January 15, 1993). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Havana Water Tower" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 6, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2014.

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