Chain of Rocks Intake Tower #1
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 38° 45.590 W 090° 10.459
15S E 745527 N 4293917
Water intake tower in Mississippi River just south of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridges
Waymark Code: WM195B
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2007
Views: 123
This water intake tower was designed by architect William S. Eames and built in 1894. The tower used to be connected to the bank by a dike allowing access for the caretaker. The tower is no longer accessible due to the turbulent water surrounding it. It is connected to the water plant by a 7-foot in diameter pipe.
The coordinates listed are for the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge the closest and best place to see this tower.
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