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Washburn Park Water Tower | |
 The Washburn Park Water Tower from the southeast | |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 44°54′38.76″N 93°17′2.45″W / 44.9107667°N 93.2840139°W |
| Built | 1931 |
| Architect | Harry W. Jones |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003663 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 6, 1983 |
The Washburn Park Water Tower is a landmark in the Tangle town neighborhood of south Minneapolis, Minnesota, built in 1931. It is located on top of one of the highest points of south Minneapolis. The tower is considered an unofficial "beacon" for incoming planes landing at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport; however, it is not as visible to passers-by at the base of the hill due to the large homes and tall oak trees scattered on the hillside.[citation needed]
The Washburn Park Water Tower is one of three stone water towers built in Minneapolis during the early 20th century. The other two are Kenwood Park Water Tower, just west of downtown, and Prospect Park Water Tower, in southeast Minneapolis.