This tower was built in 1871.  The architect was George Barnett. The structure is in the form of a Corinthian order column with brick, stone and cast iron trim. Height is 154 feet.

     Inside was a stand pipe 5 feet in diameter. It was designed to hold water for fire fighting.  It also used to regulate water pressure.

     The tower was decommissioned in 1912.  The stand pipe and stair case were removed.  A vertical ladder replaced the stair case.

     In 1998, the water was restored and light floodlights added.

    The white tower is the tallest free standing Corinthian one in.the world.

     It is located at.the intersection of East Grand Boulevard and 20th Street Saint Louis

     It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1970.