Old Florence Water Tower

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]

Water Tower
The tower in September 2012
Old Florence Water Tower is located in Alabama
Old Florence Water Tower
Old Florence Water Tower is located in the United States
Old Florence Water Tower
LocationSeymore St., Florence, Alabama
Coordinates34°49′29″N 87°41′27″W / 34.82472°N 87.69083°W / 34.82472; -87.69083
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]

References

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  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" (PDF). preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 8, 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.