Makanda, Illinois: Buck Rogers-esque Water Tower
Near Giant City State Park, a water storage sphere held by spindly scifi columns above an observation platform.- Address:
- Rt. 51, Makanda, IL
- Directions:
- Giant City Lodge, Rt. 51
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A Buck Rogers-looking water tower is along Rt 51 near Giant City State Park.
[Divinydistant, 06/05/2011]Nearby Offbeat Places
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A water storage sphere held by scifi stylish columns. A winding staircase ascends to an observation platform below the sphere.