Havana Water Tower
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NoLemon
N 40° 18.021 W 090° 03.547
15T E 749947 N 4465244
The old Havana Water Tower, which can be seen for miles, has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Waymark Code: WMQQT
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 17

In addition to being on the National Register of Historic Places, the Havana Water Tower is listed as an American Water Landmark due as it is "Significant in the History of Public Water Supply."

The water tower is located at the intersection of Pearl and Main Streets, in the NE corner of Havana.
Street address:
Pearl St. & Main St.
Havana, IL USA


County / Borough / Parish: Mason

Year listed: 1993

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Community Planning And Development

Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949

Historic function: Public Works

Current function: Public Works

Privately owned?: no

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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