The iconic North Point Water Tower, on the bluff above Lake Michigan, is symbolic of 145 years of service by the Milwaukee Water Works. It was one of the principal works in the original water supply system that provided Milwaukee with 16 million gallons of water a day.

Enjoy the playground, drinking fountain, and views of the water tower. Restrooms* can be open upon request. Allows leashed pets. *Open for reservations only. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District.

The North Point Water Tower was built in 1873 and 1874 as part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin's first public waterworks, with Victorian Gothic styling unusually handsome for a water tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

1 day ago · The tower – known as the city’s north tower – was built in 1937. It is constructed of steel and has a capacity of 500,000 gallons. The east water tower was built in 1969 and was also constructed of steel and has a capacity of 500,000 gallons. The total cost of construction of the east tower in 1969 was $145,000.

The North Point Water Tower was one of the principal works in the original water supply system that was capable of supplying Milwaukee with 16 million gallons of water daily, and was constructed at the cost of $50,892. Modern pumping equipment no longer requires such a facility and the Water Tower was taken out of service in May 1963. On September

The North Point Fountain and park landscaping were donated to the city by Michael F. Cudahy in 1968. The fountain and the park are just south of the historic North Point Water Tower at the east end of North Avenue above Lake Michigan.

Dec 9, 2016 · Historic Milwaukee's Stacy Swadish with Mitch Teich. Lake Effect’s Mitch Teich took a trip out to the tower, which is officially called the North Point Water Tower, where he encountered sunny...

Enjoy the playground, drinking fountain and views of the water tower. Restrooms are open Friday through Sunday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM and can be open upon reservation. Allows leashed pets.

Opened in 1874, the North Point Water Tower encased a wrought iron standpipe to prevent ice from forming in the pipe. The standpipe relieved surges in water pressure from the North Point Pumping Station, which provided 16 million gallons of …

A prime example of Victorian Gothic architecture, the North Point Water Tower, has evolved from a practical city utility into a Milwaukee landmark. In 1973, the North Point Water Tower was added to the National Historic Register.