Compton Hill Water Tower

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Compton Hill Water Tower A great view of Saint Louis! :-)
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The tower is currently closed for needed maintenance and repairs. See more details on timeline. Louis.

The Compton Hill Water Tower, built in 1898, is the youngest of three remaining stand pipe-water towers in St. Whereas, in 1901, more than 423 stand pipe style water towers existed in the United States, as of 2008 only 7 remain standing, three of which are in St. Louis (the other two being the Bissell Tower and the Grand Avenue Water Tower). The 179-foot (55 m) tower was built to disguise a 6-foot (1.8 m) diameter, 130-foot (40 m) tall standpipe in its interior. The standpipe helped to control the dangerous surges in the city's pipes caused by the reciprocating pumps and maintain an even water pressure. The water tower was designed by Harvey Ellis who also had a hand in designing the headhouse for St. Louis Union Station. Occasionally, the observation deck at the top of the water tower is opened to the public, allowing visitors to see 360-degree panoramic views of the city. The Compton Hill Water Tower was declared a city landmark in 1966 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

04/18/2026

Hopefully Mother Nature is easy on us with the spring storm season. ⛈️🌩️🌪️
Remember to have a plan in case the worst happens. 🏥🔦⛑️

Even though we’re temporarily closed it doesn’t mean things are standing still. We are always helping in the gardens. Sometimes through group projects and most times just looking things over as we visit the park on a leisurely walk.
We appreciate our members and volunteers who help with gardening in the park. It would be nothing without everyone’s efforts. 🧑‍🌾🌷🌼🌹

If you aren’t part of our family of volunteers, we’d be delighted if you’d join in our efforts to help maintain the tower, gardens and future park improvements. 😊 👍

It’s a nice community park and an extension of everyone’s backyard. 🧺🏞️🎾🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Consider joining us today to keep this unique landmark available for generations to come. People just enjoy climbing to the top and enjoying the view.

Support Us The Water Tower & Park Preservation Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving this great landmark and its surrounding grounds. By becoming part of this organization you can be part of an exciting effort to celebrate a monument to St. Louis history. YO...

02/16/2026

The time is here for us all to spring into action! Become a member today and invite your friends and neighbors.

Tonight.Happy holidays! 🎄
12/28/2025

Tonight.
Happy holidays! 🎄

Happy holidays to everybody! ❄️On this day in 1937 this was the first full length animated film. 🎞️
12/21/2025

Happy holidays to everybody! ❄️
On this day in 1937 this was the first full length animated film. 🎞️

Check out the official Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) trailer starring Adriana Caselotti! Let us know what you think in the comments below.► Buy or R...

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South Grand Avenue & Russell Blvd
St. Louis, MO
63110

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