Avon-By-The-Sea History

This water tower was built in the early 1920s, after local voters turned down a much more expensive plan for a full municipal water plant.

Instead, officials chose a simpler system. Deep wells were drilled into underground water-bearing layers, a pumping station was built, and a steel tank rose high above the neighborhood to store and distribute water. The original tank held 200,000 gallons and quickly became a defining part of the local skyline.

As the community grew, the water system had to grow with it. New wells were added, equipment was upgraded during drought conditions, and in 1961 the tank itself was replaced. The four original support legs remained, and they still stand today.

More than just a landmark, this tower has played a vital role in everyday life, helping supply water to the community for generations.