Elk River Water Tower
Aerial view of a metal water tower with a small cylindrical tank
The Elk River Water Tower from the north
A map of Minnesota with a dot in the east central portion of the state
A map of Minnesota with a dot in the east central portion of the state
A map of Minnesota with a dot in the east central portion of the state
A map of Minnesota with a dot in the east central portion of the state
LocationJackson Avenue and 4th Street NW, Elk River, Minnesota
Coordinates45°18′21.8″N 93°33′59.7″W / 45.306056°N 93.566583°W / 45.306056; -93.566583
Built1920
Built byMinneapolis Steel & Machinery Company
NRHP reference No.12000284[1]
Added to NRHPMay 23, 2012

The Elk River Water Tower is a historic water tower in Elk River, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1920 to improve the city's firefighting infrastructure, and uses a design popular from 1890 to 1940.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 for its significance in the themes of "community planning and development" and "engineering".[1] It was nominated for its impact on community development and as a representative of a once-common but vanishing design.[3]

In 2021, Elk River was able to restore the water tower using Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants. The tower was returned to its original color scheme of silver with a red top, with black block lettering of the city's name.[4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Elk River Historical Walking Tour". City of Elk River. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  3. ↑ McDowell, Alexa (September 21, 2011). National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Elk River Water Tower. National Park Service.
  4. ↑ History Brief- Jackson Street Water Tower. Elk River History Briefs (Online video). City of Elk River. 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
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