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Water Tower

407 3rd Avenue, Humboldt, Saskatchewan, S0K, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2002/03/26

Northeast view, 2002.; Government of Saskatchewan, Frank Korvemaker, 2002.
Humboldt Water Tower
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Other Name(s)

Humboldt Water Tower
Water Tower

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Construction Date(s)

1914/01/01 to 1914/12/31

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2005/03/31

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Humboldt's Water Tower is a Municipal Heritage Property featuring of a 30-metre wood and steel structure located within the City of Humboldt. The formal designation applies to one legal subdivision containing a the tower and a one storey water treatment plant.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of Humboldt's Water Tower lies in its association with the establishment of Humboldt. The provision of a reliable water source aided in the development of the community and the water tower served as Humboldt's main water source from 1914 until 1977 when a surface water supply served the community.

The heritage value of Humboldt's Water Tower also resides in its architecture. The Water Tower is a notable design, similar to other water towers built during this same period in Weyburn and Kerrobert. They feature a coastal, lighthouse look constructed with steel and wood. It is only one of four similar water towers that remain in Saskatchewan acting as a significant landmark in the community.

Source:

City of Humboldt Bylaw No. 05/2002 of 2002.

Character-Defining Elements

The heritage value of the Humboldt Water Tower resides in the following character defining elements:
-those architectural elements that speak to its coastal lighthouse design such as the cornice and railing along the top, its peaked roof, and its spiralled window arrangement;
-those architectural elements that speak to its use as a water tower including the interior, riveted steel tank and wooden housing;
-those elements that speak to its prominence including its size;
-those elements reflecting the building's use as a water tower including the equipment and water treatment plant.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Saskatchewan

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (SK)

Recognition Statute

Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Property

Recognition Date

2002/03/26

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

1977/01/01 to 1977/12/31

Theme - Category and Type

Developing Economies
Technology and Engineering

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Industry
Water or Sewage Facility

Architect / Designer

Chipman and Power

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation Heritage Resources Branch 1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK MHP 182

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

MHP 182

Status

Published

Related Places

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