321 – Main Well House @ the Peoria Waterworks.
Peoria Landmark #321
Plaque on the side of this building at the Peoria Waterworks reads:
The Main Well House was built in 1890. The small metal detail which still remains at the peak of the roof was the only ornament allowed for this building by its designer. The roof itself was originally a true cone. The brick pilasters reflect the point of support for the steel beams inside used as hoists for removing well equipment when necessary. The above ground structure covers a 34 foot diameter, 3 foot think brick cylinder which extends 45 feet deep in order to tap the water bearing aquifer below.
October 21st, 2009 at 9:16 pm
This one is easy! I’ll wait to see
if anyone else gets it.
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
One of the Peoria Waterworks buildings by the McCluggage bridge.
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:15 am
Josh, would you care to clarify exactly which building this is? hehe