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Demolition of the Water Tower at 5 Avenue and 23 Street North

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Material Type
Photograph
Date Range
1952
Description Level
Item
Accession No.
199710801966
Physical Description
black and white negative
Scope and Content
An unidentified worker cuts one of the supports in preparation to demolish the water tower that was located at 5 Avenue and 23 Street North in Lethbridge.
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Material Type
Photograph
Date Range
1952
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
black and white negative
Physical Condition
Excellent
History Biographical
The water tower was built in 1912, 135 feet high and with a capacity of 110,000 gallons. Concerns about water pressure meant that the tower was never used. It was demolished in 1952.
Scope and Content
An unidentified worker cuts one of the supports in preparation to demolish the water tower that was located at 5 Avenue and 23 Street North in Lethbridge.
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Accession No.
199710801966
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