Havana Water Tower

Havana Water Tower

The Havana Water Tower is a historic water tower which stands in Havana, Illinois and is the fourth oldest water tower in 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. It was designated an American Water Landmark by the American Water Works Association in 1982 and a Preserved Historic Place by the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It still operates today.

ee also

*List of Towers
*American Water Landmark
*Havana, Illinois

External links

* [http://www.ohiobarns.com/othersites/watertowers/il/13-60historicwt.html Historic Water Tower]
* [http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv19006.php Havana City Data]
* [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/IL/Mason/vacant.html#top National Register of Historic Places]


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