Historic Landmark

There are not to many cities or towns that can say that they still have a functioning water tower. This water tower is located in the city of Wetaskiwin and is Canada's oldest functioning water tower.
It was constructed in 1910, stands 150 feet tall. It was refurbished in 2005 and the capacity 100,000 gallons of water it holds still forms part of the city reservoir.
When we were there I learned that it is illuminated at night serving as a beacon a you drive into the city. I guess that means that I will have to take a drive out there some evening

[alia_801]

There are a few water towers around Australia, but I'm not sure how many still function. The first thing I thought of when I saw your pic was 'War of the Worlds'! :)

[Candace]

We must be behind in technology since we still use them here! Great colors though Brian!

[Graham Thresher]

An interesting capture.

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Fisher Family]

A great shot! There aren't as many water towers here now, but there is one in a village near York which has been converted into a house!

Ian

[Cathy Donohoue]

Cool shot and I enjoyed the history.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cool shot.

[Anita Campbell]

Hey, we know this well. I have cousins who have lived in Wetaskiwin for, probably, 50 years. Thanks for the history of it. Didn't know that. There's also a major water tower in the center of Three Hills.

[Tracy]

Alberta towns certainly have some interesting landmarks! Nice shot.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

That's a cool claim to fame! I'm looking forward to the shot of its beacon- maybe a shot as the sun goes down and the light comes on. Good shot Brian!

[Peggy Scroggins]

Such a beautifully clear photo.

[KWind]

Nicely captured!

[Bill Fenske]

Very interesting landmark

[Danette Thompson]

Yes, you definitely need a night shot! Looks cool.

[Michael Smith]

Great idea for a photo!

[Shirley Banford]

Wow! That's an old one.

[Bankmann]

I’m so glad you mentioned the place’s name… ;-p I just couldn’t believe I had read the writing on the tower right… ;-p

[Tony]

Fabulous capture of that interesting structure.

[Paula McLaughlin]

They gave this a cool looking re-furbish--nifty shot, Brian.

[Taffy]

Very interesting -- well spotted, captured, and interesting history. I took shots of water towers on our drive from northern Michigan to Chicago, but am not sure which ones are still functioning. I suspect several are as they are in rural areas.

[Carole Imes]

Love that water tower....what a distinctive design! Great capture, Brian and thanks for giving us the history.

[Yorkie]

Great shot again and again.

[Beth]

There are still a lot of those around her. This one is in great shape for being so old.

[Pyrrhula]

Great capture of this interesting landmark and beautiful water tower. Interesting info.

[Ivan]

Great image, super commentary.

[bkb in the city]

@cdonohoue Glad you enjoyed it Cathy

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@aglennc Glad to share the history with you Anita. I did not know about the one in Three Hills

[bkb in the city]

@marmaladeskyes Yes Tracy they certainly do

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann. I am looking forward to getting those shots

[bkb in the city]

@miata2u I was happy with how it turned out Peggy

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Thanks Kim

[bkb in the city]

@bill_fe I find these interesting in that they are becoming fewer all of the time

[bkb in the city]

@danette Definitely looking forward to taking it

[bkb in the city]

@golder365mjsmith Thanks Michael

[bkb in the city]

@sabanford It certainly is

[bkb in the city]

@bankmann Here is a little more info on the name. It is taken from Cree for place of peace

[bkb in the city]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony

[bkb in the city]

@paulam Thanks Paula

[bkb in the city]

@taffy I am now trying to find out how many water towers are still around in our area

[bkb in the city]

@cimes1 Glad you enjoyed this one Carole and as always glad to share it with everyone

[bkb in the city]

@yorkie Thanks Yorkie

[bkb in the city]

@vernabeth Well it was refurbished in 2005

[bkb in the city]

Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@ivan Thanks Ivan

[bkb in the city]

@alia_801 Interesting response Alia

[bkb in the city]

@ribbet9 I am beginning to discover that there is a lot of places that still use them

[bkb in the city]

@thresheg Thanks Graham

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Thanks Kerri

[bkb in the city]

@fishers That is an interesting use for it now

[Bankmann]

@bkbinthecity
Ah, that makes sense... Thanks for the info nugget. ;-)

[Sandi]

What a neat piece of history, and unique example of architecture.

[bkb in the city]

@bankmann You,re welcome

[bkb in the city]

@gratefulness Yes Sandi I would Agee with that

[summerfield]

very nice capture, brian.

[bkb in the city]

@summerfield Thanks Vikki

[Stephanie Swift]

An interesting bit of history, and a subject that looks a bit like an alien stalking the earth. Great capture!

[bkb in the city]

@tristansmum Thanks Stephanie. Glad to share this with you