Western Springs Water Tower
Western Springs Water Tower, Water tower and museum in Western Springs, Illinois.
The Western Springs Water Tower stands 112.5 feet tall with 4-foot-thick walls constructed from hand-quarried Naperville limestone and houses a steel tank.
Built in 1892, the tower initially served as both a water supply facility and municipal building, containing police offices and court rooms until 1968.
The Western Springs Historical Society transformed the structure into a museum in 1970, preserving local heritage through exhibits and educational programs.
Located at 914 Hillgrove Avenue, the tower maintains its original steel tank that once held 169,000 gallons of water for the community.
Engineers constructed this 36.5-foot-diameter tower without using a derrick, demonstrating exceptional building techniques of the late 19th century.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.80972,-87.90083
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:52
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