Round House Water Tower, Perth
From Graces Guide
Part of Perth water works.
Built 1832. Architect and engineer, Adam Anderson. A circular classical building, with a domed cylindrical cast-iron tank, and a rectangular block in similar style, with a handsome stone chimney. Restored and converted to an art gallery. The early 20th century extension, with its Douglas and Grant triple-expansion pumping engine, has been demolished.[1]
See here for an interesting account of the history, construction, and refurbishment of the tower. 'The authors propose that it may be the earliest known example of cast iron facade construction. [2]
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