Steel Giants of Chico
01/08/2026
Built in 1913, Chico’s towering steel water tanks rose 80 feet above the city, storing 125,000 gallons to meet growing demand. Constructed by Chicago Bridge & Iron Works, these historic structures remain a testament to early 20th-century engineering and the evolution of reliable water service.
Built in 1913, Chico’s towering steel water tanks rose 80 feet above the city, storing 125,000 gallons to meet growing demand. Constructed by Chicago Bridge & Iron Works, these historic structures remain a testament to early 20th-century engineering and the evolution of reliable water service.