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December 10, 2009

ICONS of Seminole County

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Historically, water towers dotted the sky line.  They have served and still serve an important utility purpose; usually storing water for drinking or for fire protection. Many city-located towers become an iconic beacon of the community. Some say that is increasingly the case in Oviedo, Fl., with two towers featured in this series.

Arthur Evans and Susan Howard take on a role in the interview as “water tower keeper’s” for their respective water tower owning organizations  – Nelson & Company and Duda, in themselves, local business ICONS in the county. Length – 14:07


(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck)

Please note – we’ve populated the Website with lots of pictures of these water towers, making this audio adventure more meaningful. Also included is a map showing where each tower is located in Oviedo, actually only about 2 1/2 miles separate them.

Extended Interview & Pictures

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Duda tower:
Susan Howard Susan Howard at tower base
Susan Howard and Stephen McKenney Steck
Extended interview (15:37)

 

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Duda water tower Duda water tower 1980 aerial view – Duda water tower 1980 aerial view – Duda water tower
Nelson & Co tower:
Arthur Evans
Arthur Evans and Stephen McKenney Steck
Extended interview (22:06)

 

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Nelson tower Nelson tower Nelson tower showing external water level guage
Nelson tower Nelson tower Nelson tower showing safety device on ladder

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One Response to “ICONS of Seminole County”

  1. Megan says:

    It’s wonderful to know what’s up with those towers (finally!)

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