Water Towers Collection

Montgomery, Alabama, USA cityscape and historic water towers

This former windmill, now a water tower on Tainers Hill, Kenilworth, was built in the mid-18th century and continued in service as a windmill until it was replaced by steam power in 1854

Historic waterworks (1888) and water tower (1889), Invercargill, Southland, South Island, New Zealand

Historic Water Tower (1889), Invercargill, Southland, South Island, New Zealand

ZschadraB Nursing homes Saxony Water towers
Zschadrasz, Nursing homes in Saxony, Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, 1908, Landkreis Leipzig, Colditz, Landesheil, und Pflegeanstalt Zschadrasz, Germany

Water towers Landkreis MeiBen Schools Buildings
Water towers in Landkreis Meiszen, Schools in Landkreis Meiszen, Buildings in Riesa, 1912, Landkreis Meiszen, Riesa, Wasserturm und Knabenschule, Germany

Military horses Water towers Landkreis Nordsachsen
Military use of horses, Water towers in Landkreis Nordsachsen, 1912, Landkreis Nordsachsen, Oschatz, Ulanen, Abteilung in Deckung abgesessen, Germany

Buildings Riesa Water towers Landkreis MeiBen
Buildings in Riesa, Water towers in Landkreis Meiszen, 1908, Landkreis Meiszen, Riesa, Bismarckstrasze, Germany

Water towers Landkreis Mittelsachsen Halsbrücker Esse
Water towers in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Halsbrucker Esse, Texts, 1908, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Halsbrucke, Germany

Water towers United States Historical images
Water towers in the United States, Historical images of buildings, 1905 postcards, 1905

ZschadraB Churches Colditz Water towers
Zschadrasz, Churches in Colditz, Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, 1905, Landkreis Leipzig, Zschadrass, Zschadrass bei Colditz, Germany

Water towers Groitzsch 1906 Landkreis Leipzig
Water towers in Groitzsch, 1906, Landkreis Leipzig, Groitzsch, Wasserturm, Germany

Water towers Victoria Australia Buildings Mildura
Water towers in Victoria, Australia, Buildings in Mildura, 1912, Victoria, Mildura, Wasserturm, Water Tower

Schools Wurzen Water towers Landkreis Leipzig
Schools in Wurzen, Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, 1906, Landkreis Leipzig, Wurzen, Knabenburgerschule, Germany

Rail transport Nevada Industry United States
Rail transport in Nevada, Industry in the United States, Water towers in Nevada, Sparks, Nevada, 1906, Nev. Round House and Shops

Water towers Landkreis MeiBen Churches Strehla
Water towers in Landkreis Meiszen, Churches in Landkreis Meiszen, Strehla, 1906, Landkreis Meiszen, Wasserturm, Germany

Buildings Wurzen Water towers Landkreis Leipzig
Buildings in Wurzen, Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, 1906, Landkreis Leipzig, Wurzen, Blick uber Wurzen, Germany

Water towers Landkreis Leipzig Schools Wurzen
Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, Schools in Wurzen, 1906, Landkreis Leipzig, Wurzen, Knaben, Burgerschule mit Wasserturm, Germany

Churches Wurzen Buildings Water towers Landkreis Leipzig
Churches in Wurzen, Buildings in Wurzen, Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, 1906, Landkreis Leipzig, Wurzen, Domplatz, Germany

Bahnhof Roderau Water towers Landkreis MeiBen
Bahnhof Roderau, Water towers in Landkreis Meiszen, Unidentified steam locomotives of Germany, 1918, Landkreis Meiszen, Roderau, Bahnhof

Frauenkirche Groitzsch Water towers Buildings
Frauenkirche (Groitzsch), Water towers in Groitzsch, Buildings in Groitzsch, 1906, Landkreis Leipzig, Groitzsch, Blick von der Wiprechtsburg auf Groitzsch, Germany

Sailboats United States Water towers California
Sailboats in the United States, Water towers in California, Napa River, 1905, California, Napa, Scene on Napa River

Water towers Groitzsch Buildings 1913 Landkreis Leipzig
Water towers in Groitzsch, Buildings in Groitzsch, 1913, Landkreis Leipzig, Groitzsch, Wasserturm, Germany

Burg Kriebstein Ehrenberg Kriebstein Zschopau
Burg Kriebstein, Ehrenberg (Kriebstein), Zschopau (river), Bridges in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Water towers in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, 1916, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Kriebstein

Water towers Landkreis Leipzig Spa buildings
Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, Spa buildings in Saxony, Hospitals in Saxony, Zschadrasz, 1914, Landkreis Leipzig, Landes, Heil, und Pflegeanstalt, Germany

Ehrenberg Kriebstein Burg Kriebstein Water towers
Ehrenberg (Kriebstein), Burg Kriebstein, Water towers in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, 1913, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Kriebstein, Burg und Schlosz Ehrenberg, Germany

Hospitals Landkreis Leipzig Water towers Zschadraß
Hospitals in Landkreis Leipzig, Water towers in Landkreis Leipzig, Zschadrasz, 1914, Landkreis Leipzig, Landes, Heil, und Pflegeanstalt, Germany

Buildings Riesa Restaurants Landkreis MeiBen
Buildings in Riesa, Restaurants in Landkreis Meiszen, Water towers in Landkreis Meiszen, Picket fences in Germany, 1913, Landkreis Meiszen, Riesa, Bismarckstrasze

Scharfenwegbrücke Historical images Friedensbrücke
Scharfenwegbrucke, Historical images of Friedensbrucke (Bautzen), Spree in Bautzen, Water towers in Bautzen, Churches in Bautzen, Buildings in Bautzen, 1914, Landkreis Bautzen, Bautzen

Elbe Saxony Paddle steamers Water towers Landkreis MeiBen
Elbe in Saxony, Paddle steamers of Saxony, Water towers in Landkreis Meiszen, Buildings in Strehla, 1915, Landkreis Meiszen, Strehla, Riesaer Strasze, Elbe mit Schlepper, Germany

Burg Kriebstein Ehrenberg Kriebstein Water towers
Burg Kriebstein, Ehrenberg (Kriebstein), Water towers in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, 1913, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Kriebstein, Burg Kriebstein und Schlosz Ehrenberg, Germany

Water towers Landkreis Bautzen Military hospitals
Water towers in Landkreis Bautzen, Military hospitals in Germany, Buildings in Konigsbruck, 1915, Landkreis Bautzen, Konigsbruck, Garnisonslazarett mit Wasserturm

Elbe Riesa Baths Saxony Water towers Landkreis MeiBen
Elbe in Riesa, Baths in Saxony, Water towers in Landkreis Meiszen, Churches in Riesa, Barges of Germany, 1898, Landkreis Meiszen, Riesa, an der Elbe

USA, New York, Freedom Tower over rooftops and water tanks. 1hr45mins of aircraft flying overhead

Tower from the lake, Water Works Park, Detroit, Parks, Water towers, Waterworks, United States, Michigan, Detroit, 1900

Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich, Parks, Water towers, Waterworks, United States, Michigan, Detroit, 1905

Water-tower, Uppsala, Sweden, july

Brezice water tower, Brezice, Slovenia, Europe

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Water towers, the unsung heroes of urban landscapes. These towering structures, often overlooked and underappreciated, play a vital role in our daily lives. From providing water to entire communities to serving as iconic landmarks, they hold a special place in our hearts. In the heart of Texas stands the Leaning Tower of Texas, a unique water tower that leans ever so slightly but still stands tall and proud. Its quirky charm adds character to the Texan skyline. Across the Atlantic Ocean in New York City, amidst bustling rooftops and modern skyscrapers, we find an unexpected sight - water tanks standing alongside the majestic Freedom Tower. A juxtaposition of old and new that reminds us of the city's rich history intertwined with its constant evolution. Traveling further south to Invercargill on New Zealand's South Island, we encounter historic waterworks dating back to 1888. The grandeur of these structures transports us back in time when their purpose was essential for supplying clean water to this thriving community. Back again in New York City, where even among countless rooftop installations and towering buildings, water towers continue to make their mark on the skyline. Standing proudly next to the iconic Freedom Tower is a testament to their endurance throughout changing times. Venturing across continents once more brings us to Kenilworth where a former windmill has been repurposed into a remarkable water tower atop Tainers Hill. This fusion of past and present showcases human ingenuity at its finest while preserving historical heritage. Germany also boasts its fair share of impressive water towers like Cuxhaven's public park landmark in Lower Saxony. Amidst lush greenery lies this architectural marvel that not only serves practical purposes but also enhances natural beauty. And let us not forget about ZschadraB Nursing homes Saxony Water Towers or Water Towers Landkreis MeiBen Schools Buildings – symbols representing care for those who need it most or nurturing young minds within educational institutions.