We can all agree they aren't always pretty, but they are necessary and although their main technology is simple gravity they have been providing life sustaining water to us humans longer than anyone now living on earth can remember. There is one in nearly every town across the country, and every country across the globe. These silent providers are so familiar that most of us just drive by them daily and don't realize the importance that these giant reservoirs play in our everyday lives.
So when I hear they don't have significant historic value I have to smile at the ignorance. It's these lonesome structure that have informed you of what town your in while traveling, or identified the town's sports teams, population, they are use as navigation aid for aviation, they hold communication transmitters, weather sirens, and have even been used as message boards and even marriage proposals. You don't need to like this one in North Park or any others for that matter but you should respect what they represent and how they have served the community, so here's a little some that pays tribute to these local heroes.
A Water Tower Rap:
In every city
and every town
see something cool
if you look around
Above the trees
up in the sky
something's helping with
your H2O supply
It stores extra water
for when its needed
cuz sometimes the supply
it gets depleted
So next time you drink
or take a long shower
raise your hands up high
for the water tower
Them towers they come
in all shapes and sizes
some blue, some white
some with colorful suprises
Some are just old
and falling apart
others painted with care
like a work of art
Next time you see one
stop and give it a stare
wonder in amazement
at how it got there
Savor the sight
like a rainbow or flower
and raise your hands up high
for the water tower
Look up in awe
and feel the power
see the beauty we call
the water tower
So if you still think these beautiful steel or concrete structures are just aging eye sores that need to be torn down think again they have earned their keep and like any thing that has contributed to society they deserve to be preserved for all to see. read more