Saint Marys in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

St. Marys Water Tower

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1. St. Marys Water Tower Marker

Inscription. In April of 1899 a delegation of concerned citizens approached St. Marys Town Council to request a plebiscite for the purpose of installing a municipal water system. Council granted their request and prepared the necessary by-law. Three months later the by-law proposal carried, and Council on July 24, 1899 proceeded with the Municipal Waterworks.

Council appointed Willis Chipman, a civil engineer from Toronto and a pioneer in the construction of municipal waterworks systems. Mr. Chipman's plans called for pumping facilities, seven miles of water mains and a 75,000 gallon water tower.

Work began in September of 1899. Stone work was done by Robert Clyde, a local mason and steel work by John Inglis & Son.

In May of 1900 the new waterworks system, including the water tower, was tested and put into service.

Since that time the tower has stood as a significant landmark to the people of St. Marys and surrounding area. In 1977 extensive restoration, assisted by a grant from the Ontario Heritage Foundation, was completed.

This water tower has been designated a Canadian Water Landmark by the American Water Works Association

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and is significant in the history of public water supply.

Erected 1982 by American Water Works Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1900.

Location. 43° 15.59′ N, 81° 8.205′ W. Marker is in Saint Marys, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Queen Street East (Provincial Highway 9) and James Street South, on the right when traveling east on Queen Street East. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Marys ON N4X N4X, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Marys Grand Trunk Station (within shouting distance of this

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2. St. Marys Water Tower Marker

marker); Arthur Meighen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Marys Public Library (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Grieve Lind (1867-1947) - Contributions to St. Marys (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Church Street Bridge (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Robert Eaton Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The A. Workman Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Marys.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.