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City of Elk River <br /> Jackson Street Water Tower Condition Assessment July 1,2015 <br /> CDG Project#15010.00 <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> The Jackson Street Water Tower was built in 1920 by the Minneapolis Steel &Machinery <br /> Company as part of a water works project that developed a fire protection program for the <br /> City of Elk River. The Water Tower consists of a 100,000 gallon tank on a four leg, lattice-girder <br /> trestle tower and stands approximately 129 feet tall. The Tower is currently coated with paint <br /> that is assumed to be lead-based, and displays a non-historic City of Elk River logo,which <br /> differs from the original silver tank and red conical roof. The structure was added to the <br /> National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 2012. AMW "W <br /> The City of Elk River and the Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission have plans to restore <br /> this structure. The intent of this Condition Assessment is to provide an understanding of the <br /> required restoration work, along with the associated costs. <br /> SCOPE OF REPORT <br /> Review of Documents <br /> Available documents regarding the Jackson <br /> Street Water Tower were limited, but the <br /> National Register of Historic Places <br /> Registration Form was reviewed to gain an <br /> understanding of the structure's construction <br /> and history. This paperwork informed us that, ELN <br /> RIVED <br /> besides cleaning and painting of the Water <br /> Tower, no alterations had been made to the <br /> structure since its construction. <br /> Discussions with City of Elk River Personnel _ <br /> The Jackson Street Water Tower is an iconic <br /> landmark, and provides an important piece f _ <br /> of the identity and heritage of the City of Elk <br /> River. The historic paint colors were silver for <br /> the main structure and tank, and red for the <br /> sloped roof. Simple black lettering spelled -- <br /> out "Elk River' on the side of the tank. <br /> The water tank structure was constructed in <br /> 1920 by the Minneapolis Steel and Machinery --• <br /> Company. The tank was constructed initially <br /> as a response to the many fires that occurred _ <br /> in the downtown area. These fires were <br /> difficult to fight since the railroad line created <br /> a barrier between the downtown and the <br /> river. After the construction of newer water <br /> tanks in other locations, the Jackson Street <br /> Water Tower was de-commissioned in 1960. <br /> 2 <br /> COLLABORATIVE DesignGroup,snc. <br />