Talk:Ypsilanti Water Tower

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[edit] Sources and nicknames

I've heard all this information about the historic Water Tower before, but I don't recall where this information came from. I'm looking to see where the facts about the history, early operation regulations, etc. came from. That's why I tagged this article as unreferenced. Whoever wrote this article, please locate and cite your sources that you used to get this information. If you do that, it will be greatly appreciated.

BTW, whoever called our beloved Water Tower the "Brick Dick", as a native of Ypsilanti I don't hear that nickname in common usage, and I find it offensive. When giving directions, we often call it the "Stone Water Tower".

--141.213.178.11 14:03, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Dates on the water tower

The article states: "The tower was designed by William R. Coats and constructed as part of an elaborate city waterworks project that began in 1899. Located on the highest point in Ypsilanti, the tower was completed in 1890" I'm not sure of the proper dates, but it seems that if the project began in 1899, how could it be finished in 1890? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.245.85.62 (talk) 01:00, 27 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Sources and Nickname

Hey, I'm a student at Eastern Michigan University, the school that is right across the street from the water tower. After reading this article, whomever wrote it, just copied and reworded the Michigan historical marker for the water tower for most of the article. It's already listed in the external links. The rewording of the marker is why the dates seem off too.

I've got class in 5 mins, otherwise I would take the time and edit it myself.

And about the nickname... whomever said that they were from Ypsi (What people in Ypsilanti call the city) and said that they have never heard of the water tower being called the "Brick Dick" most likely never talked to anybody else in the community. You could ask any student or any person who's been in this area for more then 1 year what the "Brick Dick" is, and they would give you the right answer.

--Qs23 15:55, 12 April 2007 (UTC)