Light House on the Prairies

You don't have to go to Italy to see a leaning tower.

You would barely be able to notice that Humboldt's water tower is in fact not completely straight.

Built around 1914-1915, the exterior of the Water Tower is 7.62 meters in diameter and 28.96 meters tall! The Standpipe Reservoir Water Tower can hold up to 156,000 gallons of water, taking 8-10 hours to fill!

Eleven Water towers were built in Saskatchewan, Humboldt's being one of four that is still standing, and the only one that is open to the public. 

The unique design of the tower is what gives it the nickname, "Light House on the Prairies" as it resembles the shape of a lighthouse quite beautifully. 

The Water Tower was abandoned in 1987 but began restoration in 2003. 

In 2016 the staircase, containing 143 stairs, was completed. Each stair was donated by members of the community, with each stair costing $500. 

As you make your way up the tower, on the stairs, you will see names of people and businesses that have donated a stair. 

At the top of the tower, the wind is strong and Humboldt looks fascinatingly small. You can see out past Humboldt all the way to Muenster with one of the College's buildings peeking through trees.

Being on the top, you really get what people mean when they say "It's so flat you can see your dog run for days!" You could see so far! 

Just be careful not to look straight down, you may feel slightly nauseous. 

If you're ever bored and wanting to get a Bird's eye view of Humboldt, while learning its past, check out the Light House on the Prairies!