One Landmark Water Tower Down One Gets New Life
One of Royal Oaks’ most visible landmarks off Interstate I-696 – The zoo water tower at Woodward Avenue and 10 Mile is receiving a new coat of paint.
The month-long project is already underway, power washing, and primer paint to stop rust. and hand-painting the 150-foot-tall structure.
Rumors say the tower again will feature the Zoo’s animal parade logo depicting animals and humans walking across a plain at dusk. The finished project is a surprise. The $200,000 makeover is expected to be completed by the end of July depending on Michigan’s unpredictable weather.
The tower was constructed in 1928 to provide water pressure for the area including the Detroit Zoo until 1984. Instead of demolition, they thought it would be great use as a billboard for the zoo.
A Unique fact 15 years ago when someone paid the city to paint over former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick after his battles with the law and spent time in jail. Detroit Mayor Colman A. Young also had his name on the famous tower during his term.
Detroit Zoo Water Tower Before Paint Over
According to their webpage. The Detroit Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults 15 to 61, $9 for senior citizens 62 and older, and $7 for children ages 2 to 14; children under 2 get in free. For more information, call (248) 541-5717
St Clair Shores Water Tower Demolition
The demolition of the St Clair Shores water tower was completed recently. Despite a months-long effort to save it, a small crowd of people watched the tower came crashing to the ground. The St. Clair Shores City Council recently voted to demolish the tower that has stood since the 1920s. The Council sited it would cost the city close to $400,000 to restore and renovate the tower. No plans to put anything in the water tower’s place.
5 Michigan Beach Trips to Take Right Now
Michigan has so many beautiful beaches. Have you ever thought about trying to go to each one of them? That’s pretty impossible, since there are so many Michigan beaches. According to Tripprivacy.com, Michigan has 83 named beaches. “This number can be broken down to 30 in the Upper Peninsula and 53 in the Lower Peninsula,” they say, adding, “beaches on the Great Lakes make up the coast of Michigan.” So, what are some Michigan beach trips to take before the season ends?
First of all, it’s worth noting that there is really no official definition of what is a “beach” in Michigan. But, I consider a beach to be any sandy area around a lake. Duh. Another fun fact about Michigan’s lakes, according to Tripprivacy.com, is that the Great Lakes make up over 84% of Michigan’s freshwater coastline. “Beaches in Michigan can be classified by their location on the Great Lakes and their orientation to the shoreline,” they explain.
It’s difficult to pick a No. 1 favorite beach trip. But, I personally love going to Lake Michigan. My uncle lives off Lake Michigan, and it’s like heaven going there to visit during the summer. Read on for some beach trip suggestions. Reach out to me with your favorite Michigan beach trips on social media.
5 Michigan Beach Trips to Take Before the Season Ends:
