Water Towers of Texas Photo Gallery by Michael Clay Smith at pbase.com

Water Towers of Texas

Thanks for looking at my Water Towers of Texas Gallery.
One thing almost all Texas towns have in common are water towers..some new..some old..some plain..some strange.

This gallery is and will remain to be a work in progress.
Water Towers are in alphabetical order. (except during uploads)
Check back for new entries.

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Richland Springs	Richland Springs	Rio Medina	Rio Vista	Rising Star	Robinson
Roby	Rochelle	Rochester	Rockdale	Rockwall	Rogers
Rosebud	Round Rock	Round Rock	Rowena	Rowlett	Rowlett
Rowlett	Rowlett	Royse City	Royse City	Rule	Sabinal
Sadler	Salado	Santa Anna	Santa Fe	Schertz	Schulenburg
Seagraves	Seagraves Compress	Sealy	Selma	Seminole	Seymour
Sherman	Silverton	Sinton	Smithville

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Jerry Toliver		23-Apr-2017 13:36
WOW, very impressive. I finally found someone with the same passion that I have for photographing water towers. I can appreciate and relate to the hundreds if not thousands of hours you have in this project. I live outside of Denver, CO and the past three I have driven thousands of miles chasing water towers in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, northern Oklahoma, northern Texas and northern New Mexico. I am currently planning my 2017 trip this deeper into Texas and Oklahoma. Your sure helps plan the itinerary. Once again "GREAT JOB".

Eric		06-Nov-2016 15:02
Arlington has a new composite style water tower

vanessa		19-Sep-2016 21:57
very nice but wheres Amarillo's? we have at least 2 that i know of

Jim Proce		10-Apr-2015 17:42
The City of Rowlett is building a new tower that will be 214 feet and we are looking forward to that addition to our infrastructure.

Jim Jenkins		28-Nov-2014 21:30
San Benito has a water tower featuring a depiction of the late country and western singer "Freddy Fender" on the side as this was his hometown

clyde burns		07-Jul-2014 02:02
I built water towers for over 40 years and there are a few on here that I built.

George J		12-Jul-2013 12:01
I strongly recommend CEDAR HILL, TX on South border on Highway 67.

Jody		28-Mar-2013 17:10
Great collection! I have been scouring the web to find some towers from years ago... our family used to road trip from Brownfield to Breckenridge on a regular basis, and one of the towns that we drove through had the Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote on the water tower(s). Would anyone have a clue what town that was and know if those towers are still painted that way? Please email me at hp_ranch@hotmail.com if you have any information that would help us find them. Thanks!

Pete Damron/Whitehouse Tx		10-Mar-2013 06:04
This is such a Great Site... Thank you for all your hard work. Pete Damron Whitehouse Texas.

forest		24-Dec-2012 20:45
Trimmer an Fowler Rd watertower killeen Texas sad not to to see it on here has more history :( I have a pic :)

joseantonio		13-Jul-2011 17:42
Wonderful gallery

Cheryl Klym-Edwards		12-Jul-2011 01:05
Wonderful gallery! So creative and interesting.

Shelley Stanton		08-Aug-2010 03:38
Cool idea!

Michael J. Parkinson		30-Jul-2010 18:50
This is a terrific idea well photographed, and photodocsj is right, a disc has to end up in an archive somewhere.

Frank Kavanagh Photography		18-Jul-2010 16:27
A very impressive gallery.V.

joseantonio		28-Jun-2010 18:20
Great work. Excellent collection

photodocsj		02-Aug-2009 22:48
I love a person with a project; I think that these things are so important. I do hope that you have plans on getting this work into the future, donate a hard copy to your historical society. 100 years from now these towers will be gone but you have taken the trouble to document them. WELL DONE ( see my fire hydrant project ) james

James O. Harle		01-Aug-2009 19:58
I cannot beleive you do not have Bellville with the Brahma on it. My mom was an artist who designed the mascot for BHS back in the 60's. Would like to know if you ever post it

Walter Otto Koenig		03-Jul-2009 20:03
Great collection and what a variety. Great job documenting these.

Jean-Claude Liehn		01-Jul-2009 04:22
Absolutly fabulous collection. This is a great tradition in photography. Documentation meets Art. You follow the american docuementary school and also Bernd and Helda Becher.

JAMIE SISK		10-Feb-2009 21:02
HI MY NAME IS JAMIE I LIVED IN WALNUT SPRINGS IT IS THE BEST PLACE TO GO EVER!!!!!!

Paul A. Forney		10-Feb-2009 15:20
Aloha, I painted many of the tanks you have photos of. Its nice to see them again. You can see more tanks at www.boneyardreef.com

Johnny		11-Jan-2009 14:55
Hello Michael, My name is Johnny Jones and I paint water tower logos for a living. I have some photos of some of them I would like to share with you, but I don't know how to upload to send them. If you wouls send me an e-mail address I would be glad to. You have a few posted already of some that I have painted. You have a great site and I have shared it with friends in the tower business. Keep up the good work. You are an exceptional photographer who paints with his camera and shares his canvas unselfishly with the rest of us. Thank you! I hope this is a happy, healthy, and prosperous new for you. Johnny

Lauren		28-Jul-2008 19:15
You should get one of Shiner, TX.

Guest		28-Jul-2008 19:13
Why water towers? I like the gallery.

David Rogers		27-Oct-2007 08:09
Great work but where's Tahoka?

Guest		10-Oct-2006 03:54
hey michael, Im from Bartlett Texas is sure is great to see my hometown watertower it takes away of some of the homesickness I have being four hours away. That is a great idea and great picture

Guest		10-Jul-2006 03:51
Great gallery Michael. Looks like you've been all over our great state. Keep it up.

Grady Mankin		09-Jul-2006 20:19
Very well done, Michael. I know what a challenge it can be to get to the right spot for the good angle and light that you consistently capture. I wonder if you ever get a see a water tower under construction? I finally came upon one a year ago on FM 1431 just west of I-35. The construction foreman said the cables were the first step in preparing to hang the shroud for painting. I didn't make it back to shoot it with the shroud in place. Here are two of the shots:http://www.pbase.com/mankin_images/peso I look forward to returning to your galleries.

Mike Stobbs		09-Jul-2006 17:42
Super gallery Michael...keep up the great work.......Mike

Guest		30-Jun-2006 03:18
Most impressive. Great idea.

Guest		30-May-2006 14:46
Michael, I enjoyed taking the "Texas Water Tower Tour". I've always enjoyed looking at water towers while on road trips. Ever heard the addage, "Water Towers are Gods' Doorknobs"? I think next time, I will look at them through my camera lens. There is one in particular that comes to mind here in Alabama. It is the Clanton water tower. It is an exact replica of a peach (although much bigger). Merredith

Steve Price		26-Mar-2006 21:34
Good project well executed. My fav. is Troy, because of the shape, the rust and the focal length.

Ray :)		26-Mar-2006 18:23
What a neat idea for a gallery. We can rely on the clouds here in England :-) V.

Lee G		13-Mar-2006 23:15
Very cool gallery Michael. I love this type of art, different-off the path and interesting.

Guest		13-Mar-2006 23:01
Great idea for a gallery and very well composed.

Guest		13-Mar-2006 22:58
Very nicely done!

Guest		31-Dec-2005 17:26
Your gallery represents an excellent historical record. Great idea. Come get a shot of the tower here in Frisco sometime.

BSPN KennyMac		31-Dec-2005 04:56
That is so cool. so voted. nice shots.

Jose Paulo Andrade		30-Dec-2005 15:13
Nice collection of this structures!!

Guest		28-Dec-2005 13:49
Nice idea Michael...good photos

Brenda Bates		27-Dec-2005 20:32
Love your gallery. You need to take a trip to Groom, TX and take a picture of the leaning water tower. It would be a great addition to your gallery. http://www.pbase.com/brenda_b/image/32025235

photos_by_moon		29-Nov-2005 03:50
a Great idea for a Gallery

Karen Moen		29-Nov-2005 02:19
Great idea with good photographic follow-through. Something we see every day and don't think of. Well done. Gets my vote for creativity.

Dave		29-Nov-2005 01:25
Michael, Have you ever seen the Brooks Ketchup Bottle water tower in Collinsville Illinios? I will try and take a picture of it for you next time I am in that area.

Nelda		15-Aug-2005 01:37
You do have a slew of these water towers. A friend of mine has started taking pictures of all the courthouses in Texas. Two hundred fifty-four, you say? No hill for a stepper!

Doyle Sinclair		14-Aug-2005 05:10
nice gallery! I've been shooting most of my 'tower' shots from the car, sometimes without stopping........which is why they don't look as good as yours........check out the tower pic my brother sent in from Mosul Iraq....at www.pbase.com/dwstxs/towers

Shawn Patrick		21-Jul-2005 07:36
Nice Gallery. My friend took one at night in Dallas County. Rowlett, TX. You can view it here if you'd like:http://www.pbase.com/jackcruise/image/42420954

Donald Verger		21-Jul-2005 02:38
wonderful! i shoot wtertowers also but hve never put them up! a few weeks ago returning to maine from toronto i shot the tower to know where it was i took a picture that i did use in padding... put i am just usually just drawn to them... and I LOVE the varitey of shapes and colors you have found! keep going! VOTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! best, don

Guest		20-Jul-2005 04:25
Michael, you are as crazy as a redbug! I swan. You must be sippin' that Shiner abit much. Tell ya what! Great project. I did a lot of growing up (and throwing up) in Texas. The water towers are unique and necessary. Lovely job. The gallery gets a vote from me, brother. Keep posting. Ya'll stop by and look at my galleries when your eyes need some femininity to ease them a mite. Regards, Ellsworth Weaver (Baylor 74)

wandertheglobe		01-Jun-2005 06:41
Very nice. I've often thought that we have alot of Water Towers in Texas! Thanks for sharing! WTG http://www.pbase.com/wandertheglobe/texas

Guest		01-Jun-2005 02:37
I agree...this is a great idea. I grew up in Central FL and we have a lot of water towers too.

Guest		29-Apr-2005 15:18
great idea for a gallery, and great pictures;)

Guest		18-Apr-2005 02:39
wow~ a nice collection

gina_dl		12-Mar-2005 14:01
What a nice project-super

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