WATER TOWERS AND GARDEN DENS 



from the surface of the main supply to the top of 

 the tank." With such facts and figures there need 

 be no hesitancy in seriously considering the supply- 

 ing of any home with water for the entire house and 

 grounds and live stock, no matter how remote from 

 "city conveniences" is the farm home, the sub- 

 urban estate, or the summer cottage. 



When once assured of the most practical means 

 of keeping the big tank in the water tower well sup- 

 plied with water, there may be a wide range of fancy 

 in deciding upon the best architectural plan for 

 making the erection of the tower-house contribute to 

 the beauty of the home surroundings. A study of 

 illustrations of typical designs will convince one that 

 they may be even more varied than the practical 

 sources of supply. There is a special advantage in 

 the construction of a building of good height and 

 beauty. Not only will the height be required to sup- 

 ply water to the upper rooms of the house, but as 

 only the highest or third-story section of the tower 

 will be required for the tank or reservoir, the second 

 floor is available for an ideal work room, or "den," 

 or an artistic or literary workshop. The first floor 

 of the tower building may serve the same purpose of 

 supplying a place of retirement for brain work, 

 away from the confusion and social distractions of 

 the home ; or it may serve a decorative purpose, as a 



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