Water Tower - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Water Tower - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The Old Florence Water Tower is a historic water tower in Florence, Alabama. It was built in 1889 by the Jeter and Boardman Gas and Water Association to increase water capacity in the town, which was undergoing a boom in population. The tower has a masonry base that is high, in diameter, with supports tapering from thick. The wrought iron tank is in diameter, and is composed of six bands, giving a capacity of . It was replaced with a new tower in 1935. See also: The tower was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1979 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Read more on Wikipedia
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