Kenwood Park Water Tower, Minneapolis

Name: Kenwood Park Water Tower
Address: 1724 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, United States

#154 among attractions in Minneapolis

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The Kenwood Park Water Tower is an octagonal brick and stone water tower in the Kenwood neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1910 and designed by Frederick William Cappelen, the city of Minneapolis engineer at the time. The tower is 110 feet tall, making it the tallest structure in Kenwood. The tower has not been used to store water since 1954. The tower was built to alleviate water pressure and storage problems in the Lowry Hill area. Although the tower is not the work of a master architect or representative of a specific architectural style, its design is distinctive. It is ornamented with projecting ribs, narrow rectangular windows, and Lombard bands, suggesting a medieval fortress. The tower serves as a distinct visual focus within the neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 44°58'3"N, 93°18'24"W

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1724 Kenwood ParkwayCalhoun Isles (Kenwood)Minneapolis United States

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Kenwood Park Water Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spoonbridge and Cherry, Brownie Lake, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

0.9 miE
Monuments and statues
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Lake
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Well-known contemporary art museum
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Notable modern sculptures and landscaping
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Museum, Art museum, History museum
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Sport, Sport venue
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Church
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Synagogue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kenwood Park Water Tower?

Nearby attractions include Edna S. Purcell House, Minneapolis (17 min walk), Dr. Oscar Owre House, Minneapolis (18 min walk), Hidden Beach Recordings, Minneapolis (19 min walk), Lowry Hill, Minneapolis (19 min walk).

How to get to Kenwood Park Water Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kenwood Park Water Tower:

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Franklin Av W • Lines: 2, 2A, 2C (21 min walk)
22 St W • Lines: 2, 2A, 2C (21 min walk)