1. Tall cylindrical shape
2. Red brick or stone construction
3. Conical or domed roof
4. Ornate ironwork detailing
5. Cast iron or wooden water tanks
6. Slightly tapering design to support the weight of the water
7. Arched or segmented windows for ventilation and light
8. Decorative cornice or eaves
9. Placed on a high elevation to provide water pressure
10. Large iron pipes or conduits to transport water to distribution systems.
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