"Madison Water Tower" by Margaret Mayer

"Madison Water Tower" original fine art by Margaret Mayer

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Sep 25, 2022

Media: Oil

Size: 16x12 in

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Here's a plein-air painting of the old Madison, Mississippi water tower. I've never painted on a bright blue underpainting like this, but I like the results.

Here's a little history about this water tower:

Erected in 1946, this all steel, 50,000 gallon water tower supplied running water to Madison's residents until 1979. Built by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company of Birmingham, the tank drew water from a deep well on land deeded to the city by the Montgomery family. To fund the project, a $40,000 bond issue was approved by a vote of 85-0. By 1950, the well water was found to contain large amounts of iron which stained residents' laundry. The water woes resulted in the election of Mayor Dorothy Crawford and five women to the Board of Alderman.

Here's a plein-air painting of the old Madison, Mississippi water tower. I've never painted on a bright blue underpainting like this, but I like the results.

Here's a little history about this water tower:

Erected in 1946, this all steel, 50,000 gallon water tower supplied running water to Madison's residents until 1979. Built by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company of Birmingham, the tank drew water from a deep well on land deeded to the city by the Montgomery family. To fund the project, a $40,000 bond issue was approved by a vote of 85-0. By 1950, the well water was found to contain large amounts of iron which stained residents' laundry. The water woes resulted in the election of Mayor Dorothy Crawford and five women to the Board of Alderman.

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