Havana Water Tower
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Havana Water Tower | |
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| Location | Jct. of Pearl and Main Sts., NE corner, Havana, Illinois |
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| Coordinates | 40°18′2″N 90°3′31″W / 40.30056°N 90.05861°WCoordinates: 40°18′2″N 90°3′31″W / 40.30056°N 90.05861°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1889 |
| Architect | Raider, F.W.; Jaeger, Guido |
| NRHP Reference # | 93000325[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 22, 1993 |
The Havana Water Tower is a historic water tower which stands in Havana, Illinois. Built in 1889 and designed by F. William Raider, 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.
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References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ McCormack, Cathy (January 15, 1993). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Havana Water Tower" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
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