Spring Standpipe Tour Today! [INFO]

Ready for a bit of a climb and a break taking view of our fair city? Today is the day for the spring tour at the Thomas Hill Standpipe.The tour happens from 3 - 6. And the weather looks beautiful for the event.

According to the Bangor Water District's webpage:

The standpipe was built in 1897 and is designated as a National Historic Landmark by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission.  It is not handicap accessible; the promenade deck is reached via a 100-step enclosed staircase.

Travel on Thomas Hill Road to the standpipe will be one-way from Highland Avenue; parking is limited in the immediate area of the standpipe

A permanent plaque, detailing the construction and history of the 102-year-old standpipe was unveiled this year during National Drinking Water Week. The stone on which the plaque is mounted was moved from the Floods Pond watershed by District crews.

There is also a summer tour on July 29th, a fall tour on October 7th and a Christmas tour on December 16th.