Gems of Whitewater Water Tower History Video

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Starin Park Water Tower

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Rising 80 feet above the landscape of one of the oldest recognized parks in Wisconsin is the Starin Park Water Tower. Built in 1889, it is the state’s second oldest operating municipal water tower. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest structure in Whitewater. Its octagon shaped tower can hold 185,000 gallons of water and its base is made of limestone from a local quarry. Both the water tower and Starin Park take their names from Duane Starin who donated the park’s nine acres to the City of Whitewater. A new water tower is in the works to be built in town to allow the city to retire the current Starin Park Water Tower.

A community rich in history and steeped in beauty, Whitewater has always been known for its charm and ideal location. Nestled within the forest, lakes, prairies, and hills of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is the perfect choice for biking, hiking, fishing, cross country skiing, or just exploring! We look forward to showing you our city and thank you for visiting.

Starin Park Water Tower

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