Water Tower

10 photos · 2017–2025

10 photographs tagged Water Tower, 2017–2025.

St. Louis Park water tower and grain elevator illuminated at dusk above the Cedar Lake Trail paved path. — The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. This paved trail follows a former railroad corridor, originally part of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway.

Pillsbury "A" Mill and water tower illuminated at night along Minneapolis's Main Street with the Expo building under construction. — The Pillsbury A Mill sits on the Mississippi riverfront at 415 Main Street SE, built in 1881 by Charles Pillsbury on the site of an earlier mill destroyed by an explosion. At the time of its construction, it was the largest flour mill in the world, producing wheat flour under the "Pillsbury's Best" name that still glows in neon atop the building. The mill operated until 2003 and was later designated a National Historic Landmark; it now houses the A-Mill Artist Lofts, an affordable housing complex for working artists completed in 2015. The water tower beside it, part of the historic milling complex, has been restored as a lighted architectural feature rather than a working tank. The Expo, the glass tower rising behind the mill, is part of the Mill & Main development along Main Street SE, adding market-rate apartments to the former industrial riverfront district.

Prospect Park Water Tower with its green conical roof overlooking Minneapolis downtown and industrial skyline at dusk. — The Prospect Park Water Tower, commonly known as the Witches Hat for its distinctive green conical roof, overlooks downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River valley. Built in 1913, the tower served as a water storage and distribution facility for the surrounding neighborhood. The tower remains a recognizable landmark in the Prospect Park area, offering views across the city's industrial and commercial districts.

Closeup of the Witches Hat water tower — The Prospect Park Water Tower in Minneapolis. It's also known as The Witches Hat.

Lit up water tower and pillsbury neon sign — The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.

Water tower reading "Kaukauna Electric City" against a night sky in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. — Kaukauna, Wisconsin, operates its own municipal electric utility, one of roughly 80 publicly owned power systems in the state and a source of the city's "Electric City" nickname. That name appears on the municipal water tower, which stores water for the city's distribution system. Kaukauna's utility dates to the 1880s, when the city built hydroelectric facilities along the Fox River to supply power locally rather than relying on a private company. The Fox River through Kaukauna once carried more hydroelectric dams in close succession than almost any other stretch of river in the country, a legacy tied directly to the city's electric identity.

Roof Depot water tower in Minneapolis beneath dark clouds and distant rain. — The Roof Depot water tower stands silhouetted against a dramatic sky in Minneapolis. Water towers like this one were essential for providing consistent water pressure to industrial and residential areas, particularly before the widespread adoption of modern pumping systems. This structure, likely built in the early to mid-20th century, served the needs of the surrounding industrial district. Its presence signifies a period of significant urban and industrial development in Minneapolis.

Brick industrial building with chain-link fence and water tower at Roof Depot Urban Farm in Minneapolis. — The Roof Depot Urban Farm is situated near the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Washburn Water Tower in Minneapolis — The Washburn Water Tower, a prominent landmark in South Minneapolis, is visible above the tree line. Constructed in 1912, this elevated tank was designed to store and distribute water to the surrounding neighborhoods, ensuring consistent water pressure. Its distinctive domed roof and concrete structure are characteristic of early 20th-century water infrastructure.

Roof Depot Water Tower — This image features the rooftop water tower of the former Roof Depot building in South Minneapolis. Originally constructed in the 1920s as a Sears distribution center, the building and its water tower represent the area's industrial past.

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