sulphur springs tower-22

Sulphur Springs Water Tower is a landmark of Tampa, Florida. This 214 feet (65 m) tall high rise was build in 1927 as a water tower for the now defunct, Sulphur Springs Hotel & Apartments and Mave's Arcade.

The tower's construction is remanisant of medieval buildings,
such as castles, fortresses, and siege towers.
It also reminds one of fairy tales, such as the Story of Rapunzel.

Maritime lore says that during the time of pirates & explorers the site was home to a lighthouse to guide ships from Tampa Bay up throu the Hillsborough River.

More Of The Sulphur Springs Tower