Water Tower - 1906 - Seattle, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
N 47° 37.747 W 122° 18.873
10T E 551496 N 5275307
A large, brick water tower resides in Volunteer Park.
Waymark Code: WMVC4T
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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Located inside Volunteer Park is a large, brick water tower, erected in 1906 as noted on some Roman numerals cut in granite above the entrance. There is also the Latin words 'AQUA PURA' next to the construction date in granite. This water tower contains a citizen memorial plaque that memorializes L. B. Youngs, who was superintendent of the Seattle Water Department for 28 years until his death in 1923.
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1906

Full Inscription (unless noted above):
AQUA PURA 1906

Website (if available): Not listed
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