Lena Water Tower
N 42° 22.818 W 089° 49.686
16T E 267174 N 4695876
Lena's Historic Water Tower is still in use.
Waymark Code: WMGZG
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2006
Views: 23
Construction of this water tower started in 1895. But it collapsed before completion due to poorly mixed morter. It was torn down and rebuilt in the Spring of 1896.
I discovered some recent information that the water tower may be painted Red, White, and Blue in the near future. Funds are being raised for the project.
Street address: 201 Vernon St Lena, IL USA 61048
County / Borough / Parish: Stephenson
Year listed: 1997
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Age of construction
Periods of significance: 1875 - 1949
Historic function: Community water supply
Current function: Community water supply
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Hours of operation: From: 12:00 AM To: 11:59 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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