Bissell Water Tower, Red brick water tower in Hyde Park, St. Louis, United States.
The Bissell Street Water Tower rises 206 feet at the intersection of Blair Avenue and Bissell Street with nine entrance doors and a spiral staircase inside.
Built in 1886 by architect William S. Eames, the tower operated until 1912 as part of St. Louis's first water treatment system at Bissell Point Plant.
The tower earned designation as a City Landmark in 1966 and received listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
The structure features a circular plaza measuring 67 feet in diameter and contains an iron standpipe system that regulated water pressure for surrounding neighborhoods.
The tallest of three remaining historic standpipe towers in St. Louis, this Moorish minaret design protected water pipes from freezing while ensuring consistent flow.
Location: St. Louis
GPS coordinates: 38.67042,-90.20567
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:27
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