Thomas Hill Standpipe, Water tower in Bangor, United States.
The Thomas Hill Standpipe features a riveted wrought iron tank measuring 50 feet high and 75 feet in diameter, enclosed by a white wooden structure reaching 110 feet.
Built in 1897 to regulate water pressure in downtown Bangor, the structure received olive green paint during World War II to prevent enemy aircraft from using it for navigation.
The water tower appears in several Stephen King novels, including 'It' and 'Dreamcatcher', incorporating the structure into the literary landscape of Maine.
The promenade deck opens four times annually, allowing visitors to climb the circular staircase for views of Bangor from the covered observation level.
The tank contains 1.75 million gallons of water supported by 24 iron trusses, with the wooden exterior requiring 42,000 feet of hard pine and 22,000 cedar shingles.
Location: Maine
Inception: 1897
Architects: D. H. & A. B. Tower
Website: https://bangorwater.org/about-us/thomas-hill-standpipe
GPS coordinates: 44.80742,-68.78286
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:10
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