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Water Tower collection

 Collection
Identifier: 013.WT

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.

Dates

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Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the 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.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

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.

Title
Water Tower collection
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath
Date
2013 January 16
Description rules
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673