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Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Tower

 This structure always fascinated me. 

Tower Drive In 

When I was young it used to be a Drive In movie theater. But it was eventually bought by the city and made into a park.

Apparently it was originally built as a water tower in 1927. The tower can be seen from Interstate 275, and at night is all lit up.
 

                                            Skywatch Friday   

                                         

 


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12 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪May 30, 2024 at 1:39 PM

    I love it when local communities repurpose landmarks.

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  2. mvmaithaiMay 30, 2024 at 2:14 PM

    Interesting tower. Wonder if it's a nice park to visit.
    I'm in Pinellas County, so it's a drive for me.

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  3. Spare Parts and PicsMay 30, 2024 at 4:31 PM

    I'm guessing it had a big container of water at the top at one time. Nice that they didn't destroy the tower. Very unique!

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  4. roentareMay 30, 2024 at 5:13 PM

    The tower does look elegant somehow.

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  5. magiceyeMay 30, 2024 at 6:12 PM

    Nice photos and interesting history.

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  6. Photo CacheMay 30, 2024 at 8:30 PM

    I hope the tower stays for the next generations.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  7. JimMay 31, 2024 at 2:46 AM

    Good.

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 31, 2024 at 8:03 AM

    How wonderful that the tower has lasted through several changes in use. I like it in a park. Nice.

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 31, 2024 at 8:04 AM

    How nice the tower has made it through several different uses. I like that it's in a park

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  10. AlanaMay 31, 2024 at 10:30 AM

    I lived in Tampa back in the 1970's and had no idea this tower existed. Don't know when I'll be back to Tampa again but I'll try to remember.

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  11. Sharon WagnerJune 4, 2024 at 5:56 AM

    I thought it was a lighthouse on an island!

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  12. LindaJune 6, 2024 at 4:39 PM

    That’s neat that they made a park and that they light up the tower at night.

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