Prospect Park Water Tower, Water tower in Prospect Park neighborhood, Minneapolis, United States
The Prospect Park Water Tower rises 110 feet tall with green ceramic tiles forming its characteristic hat-shaped top section above Tower Hill Park.
Frederick William Cappelen designed this structure in 1913 to increase water pressure for firefighting purposes until its operational retirement in 1952.
The tower observation deck opens once yearly during the Pratt School Ice Cream Social event, drawing approximately 2000 visitors to experience Minneapolis views.
The Minneapolis Park Board manages Tower Hill Park reservations through their website while the water tower undergoes repairs scheduled for summer 2024.
Despite initial plans as a bandstand, the tower hosted only one concert due to access difficulties for musicians reaching the performance space.
Location: Minneapolis
Operator: Minneapolis Park Board
GPS coordinates: 44.96868,-93.21267
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:04
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