Highbridge Water Tower

GPTKB entity

Properties (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf water tower
gptkbp:accessibility limited public access
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Henry_Bacon
gptkbp:architecturalStyle octagonal base
gptkbp:built 1910
gptkbp:capacity 1 million gallons
gptkbp:community symbol of local pride
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local community
gptkbp:community_impact local landmark
gptkbp:communityEvents occasionally hosts events
gptkbp:constructionMaterial reinforced concrete
gptkbp:cultural_significance historical landmark
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in local art
gptkbp:designatedAs gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:district Highbridge Historic District
gptkbp:education teaches about water infrastructure
gptkbp:elevation approximately 200 feet above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_impact part of urban landscape
gptkbp:function water supply
gptkbp:height 200 feet
taller than surrounding buildings
gptkbp:historical_significance part_of_NYC_water_supply_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Highbridge Water Tower
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:New_York_City_Landmark
gptkb:New_York_City_Landmarks_Preservation_Commission
gptkbp:legacy water supply system
gptkbp:localHistory important_to_Bronx_history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Highbridge,_Bronx,_New_York_City
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:material brick
gptkbp:nearby_attractions attracts visitors
gptkbp:notable_feature ornamental cornice
gptkbp:photography popular among photographers
gptkbp:platforms yes
gptkbp:purpose water storage
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
renovated in 2000s
gptkbp:significance water distribution
gptkbp:status preserved
gptkbp:style gptkb:Beaux-Arts
Classical architecture
gptkbp:surrounding_area urban neighborhood
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Highbridge_Park
gptkbp:tour included in architectural tours
gptkbp:visibility visible from multiple locations