Evansville Standpipe

The Evansville Standpipe is a cylindrical steel structure that rises 24 meters and was built to store water for the town's distribution system. A straight steel ladder on its western side provided access for maintenance work.

Built in 1901 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, this structure arose after a major fire in 1896 destroyed downtown sections. It became part of the town's recovery and modernization efforts following that disaster.

This structure marks the shift from private wells to shared water systems in the community. It shows how towns modernized their approach to serving residents with clean water.

The structure stands on elevated ground near North 4th Street, which created natural water pressure for distribution throughout town. Visitors can view it from the surrounding area and explore its location among other historic buildings nearby.

This remains the last surviving example of its architectural type in Wisconsin, receiving National Register status in 2008. It preserves a rare example of early 20th century industrial water engineering.

Location: Evansville

Inception: 1901

Address: 288 North 4th Street

GPS coordinates: 42.78467,-89.31323

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08