Remington in Jasper County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Remington Water Tower
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 30, 2007
1. Front of the marker
Built 1897 by Challenge Wind and Feed Mill Company of Batavia, Illinois. Rare tower and wood tank structure is an original example of nineteenth century public water utility facility, construction methods, and technology. Tower has limestone foundation, is 104 feet tall and approximately 20 feet in diameter, with two-foot thick brick walls.
Original 1897 tank replaced 1924 by Challenge; 66,000 gallon tank is made of horizontally curved cypress battens held in place by metal binder rings. Additions made to structure, which has housed various governmental services. Awarded American Water Works Association’s Water Landmark Award 1986. Listed in National Register of Historic Places 2003.
Erected 2005 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Town of Remington, and Remington Historical Society. (Marker Number 37.2006.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 40° 45.73′ N, 87° 9.055′ W. Marker is in Remington, Indiana, in Jasper County. Marker is at the intersection of East Michigan Street and North
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fountain Park Chautauqua (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Wolcott House (approx. 5.7 miles away); Foster Park (approx. 7.4 miles away); St. Joseph’s Indian Normal School (approx. 11 miles away); Taft Rally at Ade Estate (approx. 11.4 miles away).
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 3, 2007
2. Back of the marker
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 30, 2007
3. Remington Water Tower Marker
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 30, 2007
4. Remington Water Tower Marker
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 30, 2007
5. The Vicinity, looking south to downtown
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 30, 2007
6. Doorway and dedication plaque
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 30, 2007
7. Dedication plaque over the door
Plaque reads:
Remington, Ind.
Water Works
1897.
Town Board:
J. Allman, Pres.; I.W. Yeoman, Clerk.
Aldermen:
O.P.Taber, W. Shepherd,
C.T. Denham, M. J. Phelps
Built by
Challenge Wind Mill and Feed Mill Co.,
Batavia, IL.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,554 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 2, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
