Water Tower
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Water Tower
Water Tower, at Rock Island State Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 21, 1985. It was among the first 6 of Washington’s 8 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Chester H. Thordarson Estate TR.
What it isWater tower in Washington, Wisconsin. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗Finding Water Tower
Rock Island State Park, Washington
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Water Tower
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Water Tower
Is Water Tower on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 21, 1985 (Register number 85000640).
Is Water Tower a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Water Tower?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Water Tower?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106778867 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.