DECEMBER 26, 2016 - 361/366THE WITCH’S HATThe Prospect Park Water Tower was built in 1913, on
DECEMBER 26, 2016 - 361/366THE WITCH’S HATThe Prospect Park Water Tower was built in 1913, on one of the highest points in Minneapolis, to increase water pressure in the neighborhood. This functional structure was given a whimsical appearance by city engineer Frederick William Cappelen; to the delight of generations of Minnesotans to come, he topped the building with a fanciful brimmed “hat” of green ceramic tile, and hence its nickname was born. (source: Wikipedia)The observation deck is open once a year, during the Pratt School Ice Cream Social, which is on the Friday evening after Memorial Day weekend. I’ve never been, so I’ve already got it on my calendar for next year. -- source link
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