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Scott's PaR: Water Tower (6.21.07) |
Welcome to the first installment of the PotD's bastard stepchild, the PaR (Photo at Random). The PaR may come once a week, maybe more, maybe less. You'll never know when the PaR is going to strike! Today's photo features one of New York City's ubiquitous water towers. Prior to more current plumbing technology, the amount of pressure needed to get water beyond the fifth or sixth floor of a building would have burst the pipes down below. So, pumps in the basement were used to send water up to the towers, which then allowed the water to flow back down through the building. Many of these towers are still used today, and they are even required on new buildings in Tribeca whether they are used or not. Apparently, the overlords of Tribeca want to ensure the visual flavor water towers add to the skyline is not lost.
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