It was built in 1892, and consists of a 68 foot tall brick base with Second Gothic Revival style design elements topped by a 36 foot tall tank.

The base sits on a limestone foundation and is 13 feet in diameter.

It remains a community icon and was named an American Historic Water Landmark in 1975.

[2]: 3, 6 It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

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