Old Florence Water Tower

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Water Tower
Water Tower 2012-09-29 16-03-57.jpg
The tower in September 2012
Old Florence Water Tower is located in Alabama
Old Florence Water Tower
LocationSeymore St., Florence, Alabama
Coordinates34°49′29″N 87°41′27″W / 34.82472°N 87.69083°W / 34.82472; -87.69083Coordinates: 34°49′29″N 87°41′27″W / 34.82472°N 87.69083°W / 34.82472; -87.69083
Area0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built1889 (1889)
Built byJeter & Boardman Gas & Water Assn.
NRHP reference No.80000700[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 28, 1980
Designated ARLHOctober 19, 1979[2]

The Old Florence Water Tower is a historic water tower in Florence, Alabama. It was built in 1889 by the Jeter and Boardman Gas and Water Association to increase water capacity in the town, which was undergoing a boom in population. The tower has a masonry base that is 70 feet (21 m) high, 30 feet (9.1 m) in diameter, with supports tapering from 10 to 5 feet (3.0 to 1.5 m) thick. The wrought iron tank is 40 feet (12 m) in diameter, and is composed of six 5 feet (1.5 m) bands, giving a capacity of 282,000 US gallons (1,070,000 l; 235,000 imp gal). It was replaced with a new tower in 1935.[3] The tower was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1979 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "The Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  3. ^ Mertins, Ellen (February 21, 1980). "Water Tower". National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.


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