Grand Avenue Water Tower
Grand Avenue Water Tower, Historic water tower in College Hill, St. Louis, United States
The Grand Avenue Water Tower rises 154 feet with brick and stone construction, featuring a Corinthian column design at Grand Boulevard and 20th Street.
Built in 1871 by architect George I. Barnett, this infrastructure element regulated water pressure for St. Louis until its decommissioning in 1912.
The structure represents a period of rapid urban growth in St. Louis, when water distribution systems transformed the development of new neighborhoods.
The National Register of Historic Places lists this tower, which stands near other architectural landmarks in the College Hill district of St. Louis.
This structure holds the record as the tallest free-standing Corinthian column worldwide, surpassing similar monuments in Alexandria and Istanbul.
Location: St. Louis
Architects: George I. Barnett
GPS coordinates: 38.67078,-90.20942
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:22
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