Friday, May 7, 2021

Water Tower (127/365)

TIME: 7:01 PM
PLACE: Reservoir Park, St. Louis
SUBJECT: Compton Hill Water Tower

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Originally built in 1898, this was a standpipe used to equalize water pressure for the water supply of the City of St. Louis. It was retired from use in 1929. 

A restoration was completed in 1999 and prior to COVID, it was open from April to November for tours.  Hopefully, it be able to re-open for tours again soon.  I'd like to take a tour and take photos from the top.  This one was taken from a moving car - HH was driving us north on S. Grand Avenue.
 

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