Eastern Michigan University Archives
Water Tower collection
013.WT
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Eastern Michigan University Archives
- Title
- Water Tower collection
- ID
- 013.WT
- Date
- Undated
- Extent
- 0.6 Linear feet 1 oversize box
- Language
- English
- Abstract
- The Water Tower bookend is a metal bookend, coated in bronze paint, representing in miniature the Ypsilanti Water Tower on the Eastern Michigan University campus.
Preferred Citation note
Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives.
Administrative History
The Water Tower on the Eastern Michigan University campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was constructed in 1889. Architect William R. Coates designed the building in order to serve as the water supply and electricity generator for the city street lamps in Ypsilanti. The Tower is 147 feet tall and can hold 250,000 gallons of water, and continues to serve as the city's water supply.
Scope and Contents
The Water Tower bookend is a metal bookend, coated in bronze paint, representing in miniature the Ypsilanti Water Tower on the Eastern Michigan University campus.
The Water Tower was constructed in 1889. Architect William R. Coates designed the building in order to serve as the water supply and electricity generator for the city street lamps in Ypsilanti. The Tower is 147 feet tall and can hold 250,000 gallons of water, and continues to serve as the city's water supply.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Eastern Michigan University Archives 2013 January 16
Halle Library, Room 310Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
734-487-0020
Conditions Governing Access note
Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Buildings
- College campuses
- Memorials
- Michigan State Normal College
Collection Inventory
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