Raleigh Water Tower
Raleigh Water Tower, Water tower on Capitol Area Historic District, North Carolina
The octagonal water tower features Colonial Revival architecture with an attached two-story building and a maintenance shop located behind the main structure.
Built in 1887, this municipal water system pumped water from Walnut Creek through sand filters into a 100,000-gallon tank atop the tower until 1924.
The structure served as headquarters for the North Carolina Chapter of American Institute of Architects, becoming a central meeting point for regional architects.
Located in downtown Raleigh, the tower now houses law offices and contains two escape room experiences for visitors to explore.
William Henley Deitrick transformed the structure in 1938 by removing nine heart pine columns and creating four interior floors within the tower.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1887
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.77913,-78.64501
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:04
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