Clements Bridge Elevated Water Storage Tank - Deptford, NJ
N 39° 49.851 W 075° 06.345
18S E 490950 N 4408988
Probably one of the most attractive and historically relevant water tower can be found along the town's commercial thoroughfare in Deptford. This tower, which looms over the shopping district, proclaims Deptford to be the "First in Flight".
Waymark Code: WM638E
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2009
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This is probably my favorite water tower along with the one which overlooks D.O.D. Ponds Wildlife management area and has a mural of sorts painted on it called "Energy Freedom Pioneers". This tank is beautifully painted to reflect the historical nature of aviation and its connection to this town. Deptford is considered to be the first in flight. The township's uses trademarked hot-air balloon logo today.
"Deptford was the site of the first hot air balloon landing in North America, gathering that distinction when Jean-Pierre Blanchard completed his flight to Deptford from Philadelphia in 1793. During his flight, Blanchard carried a personal letter from George Washington to be delivered to the owner of whatever property Blanchard happened to land on, making the flight the first delivery of air mail in the United States as well."
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Deptford water tower as well as a host of others are on a Flickr page and can be found HERE. I also found a website HERE which talks about the water tower and the historic flight as well.
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