“A Blot on the Landscape”
Even in a view like this, where the elevated tank is in the extreme background, it is conspicuous and is an “eyesore,” marring the natural beauty of the scenery.
Mr. Charles Barton Keen, a well-known architect of Philadelphia, who combines landscape architecture with his general practice, has written as follows:
Replying to your favor of the 12th, beg to say that Mr. Caverno quoted me correctly, viz.:
“Anyone who makes it possible to do away with spoiling the scenery by elevated tanks, deserves the thanks of mankind.
I also added that tanks put in so-called ornamental towers were almost as much of a blot on the landscape as the kind which frankly confess their purpose.
You are at liberty to use this in any way you see fit.
Architects who have given this phase of the water supply subject some thought, recognize that Mr. Keen is right.
The Kewanee System of Water Supply solves this problem completely. With this system of water supply, it is not necessary to pump the water up in order to get it down again. Water will run up hill — with a Kewanee System back of it.
The Kewanee System is out of sight. There is nothing to mar the landscape view, no exposed tank to freeze, and the dangers of collapsing, leaking, etc., are entirely avoided.
Expert engineering service for the solution of any water problems is offered absolutely free. We take all the responsibility for the successful operation of each plant. The “Kewanee” guarantee goes with every Kewanee System. That means satisfaction or money refunded. Over seven thousand Kewanee Systems in successful operation.
Write for our Art Catalog, and please mention “American Architect.”
KEWANEE WATER SUPPLY COMPANY
Drawer 00 KEWANEE, ILLINOIS
Even in a view like this, where the elevated tank is in the extreme background, it is conspicuous and is an “eyesore,” marring the natural beauty of the scenery.
Mr. Charles Barton Keen, a well-known architect of Philadelphia, who combines landscape architecture with his general practice, has written as follows:
Replying to your favor of the 12th, beg to say that Mr. Caverno quoted me correctly, viz.:
“Anyone who makes it possible to do away with spoiling the scenery by elevated tanks, deserves the thanks of mankind.
I also added that tanks put in so-called ornamental towers were almost as much of a blot on the landscape as the kind which frankly confess their purpose.
You are at liberty to use this in any way you see fit.
Architects who have given this phase of the water supply subject some thought, recognize that Mr. Keen is right.
The Kewanee System of Water Supply solves this problem completely. With this system of water supply, it is not necessary to pump the water up in order to get it down again. Water will run up hill — with a Kewanee System back of it.
The Kewanee System is out of sight. There is nothing to mar the landscape view, no exposed tank to freeze, and the dangers of collapsing, leaking, etc., are entirely avoided.
Expert engineering service for the solution of any water problems is offered absolutely free. We take all the responsibility for the successful operation of each plant. The “Kewanee” guarantee goes with every Kewanee System. That means satisfaction or money refunded. Over seven thousand Kewanee Systems in successful operation.
Write for our Art Catalog, and please mention “American Architect.”
KEWANEE WATER SUPPLY COMPANY
Drawer 00 KEWANEE, ILLINOIS