Thomas Hill Standpipe
Thomas Hill Standpipe, Water tower in Bangor, United States.
Thomas Hill Standpipe is a water tower in Bangor with a riveted iron tank measuring 50 feet high and 75 feet in diameter, wrapped in a white wooden exterior that reaches 110 feet total. The outer structure uses hard pine and cedar shingles, giving the building its distinctive appearance.
The structure was built in 1897 to regulate water pressure in downtown Bangor, serving as vital infrastructure for the growing city. During World War II, it was painted olive green to prevent enemy aircraft from using it as a navigation landmark.
The water tower appears in several Stephen King novels, including 'It' and 'Dreamcatcher', making it part of Maine's literary landscape. The structure has become a landmark that draws both writers and readers to Bangor.
The observation deck is open to the public only four times each year, with visitors climbing the circular staircase to reach the top. From the covered platform, you get a wide view of Bangor and the surrounding landscape.
The inner iron structure is supported by 24 iron trusses that form a complex framework distributing the weight of the water tank. This 19th-century engineering solution shows early innovation in building large water storage systems.
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