Highland Park Water Tower Open House
Saint Paul Water Regional Water Services is pleased to announce the fall open house at the historic Highland Park water tower. The tower doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 - 9.
The water tower is a Highland neighborhood landmark located at the intersection of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway. Admission is free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to climb the 151-step staircase inside the tower to the observation deck. The deck offers stunning views of the Highland area, the Twin Cities, and the Mississippi River, providing an excellent opportunity for photographs and a fun family outing.
The tower, which was designed by Clarence Wigington, was completed in 1928. Wigington, a city of Saint Paul architect from 1915 to 1949, also designed many other important structures in the area including the Saint Paul Public Safety Building (1929–30) and Como Park Pavilion (1934). The construction of the Highland water tower includes facings of Kasota and Bedford stone. A collection of several original Highland tower blueprints, many of which bear Wigington’s signature, will be on display inside the tower.
The open house is designed to inform residents about the many aspects of municipal water utilities. This includes efforts to preserve and protect water resources, the utility’s water purification process, and overview of the distribution system. Utility employees will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about utility services.
For more information, please contact Saint Paul Regional Water Services at 651-266-6350.
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