Sacramento overhead water tank
Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Water supply
New Deal Agencies: Public Works Administration (PWA)
Quality of Information: Moderate
Site Survival: Extant
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Description
‘[This] is one of…the largest reinforced concrete elevated water tanks ever constructed. Each one has a capacity of 3,000,000 gallons and both are in the city of Sacramento.’ (total cost: $703,554)
The tank pictured here is located at the location above, and the other is West of 33rd st between J and L streets. In a postmodern turn, the structure now hosts many cellular antennas.
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The 3 million gallon water tank in Sacramento.
Sacramento Elevated Water Tank (back)
The 3 million gallon water tank in Sacramento.
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Front of the 3 million gallon water tank in Sacramento
Sacramento Elevated Water Tank (front)
Front of the 3 million gallon water tank in Sacramento
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Sacramento Water Tower Detail
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north elev, facing SE
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PWA plaque, east elev
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bas relief sculpture, east elev, facing W
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Brass plaque at entrance
Project Details
| Federal Cost | Local Cost | Total Cost | Project #'s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 703554 |
Source notes
Short, C. W. and R. Stanley-Brown (1939) Public Buildings: Architecture Under the Public Works Administration, 1933 to 1939. United States Government Printing Office: Washington, DC.
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