Built in 1860, the Water Tower is the oldest ornamental water tower in the country. Newman said that's why the project is so important to both the company and the city of Louisville.

Staff at the water tower say it’s a great way to shed some light on the Metro’s history. "That's one of the great things ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It is the nation’s oldest standing ornamental water tower, and it was built in 1860. Louisville Water Company started a restoration project to preserve the landmark in July ...

Louisville Water Tower is open for public visits the second Sunday of each month from 12–5 p.m. Tours start at the top of the hour beginning 1 p.m. The last tour of the day departs at 4 p.m.

The renovation of the Louisville Water Tower means there will be no weddings, receptions or field trips at the historic site until the work is done.

The Louisville Water Tower is closed to the public for a $6.2 million, ... — The historic structure, built in 1860, is having its first major restoration since 2008.

The water tower is a national historic landmark, and its 162 years old and showing its age. ... The tower was built in 1860 for the original water works.

The Important of Water Tanks. While water towers generally seem like the product of a bygone era, they’re still very much relevant today. The Louisville Water Tower in Kentucky, built in 1860 ...