Raleigh Water Tower, Raleigh

Name: Raleigh Water Tower
Address: Raleigh, United States

#122 among attractions in Raleigh

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The Raleigh Water Tower is a historic building that was the first water tower built in Raleigh, North Carolina. Constructed in 1887, the City of Raleigh relied on the tower for 37 years until it was decommissioned in 1924. Formerly, the building was used as the headquarters for the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. however it was recently sold to the law firm of Shirley & Adams. Shirley & Adams leased the tower out to be the headquarters for the franchise management company for Smithfield's Chicken 'N BBQ while the firm of Gammon, Howard & Zeszotarski, PLLC occupy the former firehouse at the back of the property. The Raleigh Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is a Raleigh Historic Landmark. It is located in the Capitol Area Historic District. ()

Built: 1887 (138 years ago)Coordinates: 35°46'45"N, 78°38'42"W

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Central Raleigh (Downtown Raleigh)Raleigh United States

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

Nearby attractions include: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina State Capitol, City Market, Pullen Park Carousel.

~1980 ftNE
Museum of NC's geology, flora and fauna
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
10 min walk • The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, nestled in the heart of Raleigh, stands as a beacon of knowledge and a celebration of the Earth's biological and geological diversity. This prestigious institution is not only the largest natural history museum in the...
~1770 ftE
Stately civic site with tours and events
North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh
9 min walk • The North Carolina State Capitol, a stately building nestled in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, stands as a testament to the state's rich history and architectural heritage. Constructed in 1840, this Greek Revival-style structure once housed the entire state...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
15 min walk • City Market in Raleigh is a market located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in October, 1914. It became known as a historic place when Raleigh City Council secured a grant from the North Carolina Division of Archives & History to study the architectural resources surrounding Moore Square, in 1980.
1.1 miW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
27 min walk • The Pullen Park Carousel is a classic wood carousel at Pullen Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1900, the carousel contains 52 hand-carved basswood animals, 2 chariots, 18 large gilded mirrors and canvas panels and a Wurlitzer #125 band organ made in 1924 by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company of North Tonawanda, New York.
~1810 ftE
Park
Wells Fargo Capitol Center, Raleigh
9 min walk • Wells Fargo Capitol Center is a 30-story 121.92 m skyscraper at 150 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina with 544,482 square feet of space.
~1790 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh
9 min walk • The Joel Lane House, also known as Wakefield, was built in 1769 and is now a restored historic home and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Wake County and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings.
~1010 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh
5 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic church located on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The church served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Raleigh from 1924 to 2017.
~1650 ftE
Museum, History museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh
8 min walk • The City of Raleigh Museum is a local history museum associated with Raleigh, North Carolina. The museum is located in the historic Briggs Hardware Building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and has a number of exhibits and programs that are free to the public.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
16 min walk • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the main venue for the performing arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. The naming rights to the center currently are held by Duke Energy, which purchased them from the city in 2005 for a 20-year term at the cost of $7.5 million.
0.5 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
13 min walk • The Pour House Music Hall is a music venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Pour House was opened in 1997 by Eric Mullen but eventually changed hands in 2012 to current owner Adam Lindstaedt.
~1270 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh
7 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at the corner of Morgan and Salisbury Streets in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

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Which popular attractions are close to Raleigh Water Tower?

Nearby attractions include CAM Raleigh, Raleigh (5 min walk), St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Raleigh (5 min walk), Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh (5 min walk), Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Raleigh (6 min walk).

How to get to Raleigh Water Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Raleigh Water Tower:

Bus

W Morgan St at S Harrington St • Lines: 16, 6 (2 min walk)
Harrington St at Hargett St • Lines: R-Line (2 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (5 min walk)