3 October 2023
A rite of fall returns this month when St. Paul Regional Water Services reopens the Highland Park water tower to visitors who wish to brave its 151-step staircase to an observation deck offering sweeping views of the Mississippi River and Twin Cities.
The tower, located at Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 to Oct. 15. Admission is free.
The tower was designed by Clarence “Cap” Wigington, a city architect, and completed in 1928. He also designed the St. Paul Public Safety Building and Como Park Pavilion. Facings include Kasota and Bedford stone.
The open house, which will be staffed by Regional Water employees, aims to inform residents about municipal water utilities, including water preservation, water purification and an overview of the distribution system.
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