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The Water Tower in Havana, IL was built in 1889 (the same year as the Eiffel Tower) and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in April 1993. The brick base is 50 feet high with a diamater of 17 feet. The walls are 27 inches thick. The tank holds 50,000 gallons. It is 15 feet in diameter and 36 feet high. The tower was built by F.W. Raeder Engineering of St. Louis, Missouri for about $20,000. It was the town’s only water supply until 1962. Pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper Original art: 18“w x 24“h
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