Despite becoming the literal symbol for the city of Ft. Thomas, most people have no idea what this tower is—at least according to Ft. Thomas Museum Director Deanna Beineke. “It was never a defensive fort,” says Beineke. “But it is probably the most beautiful water tower I’ve ever seen.” The Ft. Thomas Water Tower (or Building 16) was built in 1890 to cover a 100,000-gallon steel water tank. It stands 102 feet tall and is made of granite and Kent…
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