Thomas Hill Standpipe

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organ
gptkbp:academic_programs considered an engineering marvel of its time
gptkbp:architect gptkb:George_H._Smith
gptkbp:architectural_feature octagonal base
gptkbp:artistic_vision featured in local art and literature
gptkbp:capacity 1,000,000 gallons
gptkbp:civic_engagement promotes civic engagement among residents
gptkbp:community a source of civic pride for residents
part of Worcester's community identity
gptkbp:community_events hosts local events occasionally
venue for community meetings
gptkbp:community_involvement community involvement in preservation efforts
gptkbp:community_support supported by local community initiatives
gptkbp:constructed_in 1900
gptkbp:construction_method brick masonry
gptkbp:cultural_events occasionally hosts cultural events
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Worcester's cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Worcester's water supply system
gptkbp:design gptkb:Romanesque_Revival
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:Worcester_Historic_District
gptkbp:educational_value educational value for local schools
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1,000 feet above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal environmental impact
gptkbp:function water storage
gptkbp:functionality still in use today
gptkbp:height 130 feet
taller than most buildings in the area
gptkbp:historical_context reflects historical context of early 20th century engineering
gptkbp:historical_period added to National Register in 1980
gptkbp:historical_significance listed on National Register of Historic Places
gptkbp:historical_tours included in historical tours of Worcester
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas Hill Standpipe
gptkbp:inspiration inspired by European water towers
gptkbp:is_visible_from visible from several miles away
visible from many parts of Worcester
gptkbp:landmark recognized as a landmark by local government
Worcester city landmark
gptkbp:landscape part of the Worcester landscape
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:local_history important part of local history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Worcester,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing maintenance required
gptkbp:material brick
gptkbp:owner gptkb:City_of_Worcester
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Institute_Park
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photography
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing preservation efforts by local groups
gptkbp:public_access limited access for tours
gptkbp:public_interest high public interest in its history and function
gptkbp:public_perception positive public perception
gptkbp:renovation 2000s
to preserve historical integrity
gptkbp:safety_features equipped with safety features for maintenance
gptkbp:style industrial architecture
gptkbp:tour included in architectural tours of the city
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts visitors
gptkbp:tradition part of local folklore and stories
gptkbp:viewpoint offers panoramic views
gptkbp:water_requirement helps maintain water pressure in the system
gptkbp:water_source part of Worcester's water supply system
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bangor,_Maine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5