National and State Register

Santa Fe Railway Water Tank / Sedalia Water Tank

Douglas County

Constructed in 1906, the 140,000 gallon steel tank measures 24 feet in diameter and 43 feet in height.  Around 1900, railroads began using steel tanks to replace the elevated wood tanks that provided water for coal-fired steam locomotives.

A black and white photo of the water tank.

Santa Fe Railway Water Tank / Sedalia Water Tank

Utilized by the Santa Fe Railway until 1950, this tank is an early example of the evolving technology and is believed to be one of the last surviving steel railroad water tanks in the state.  Listed under Railroads in Colorado Multiple Property Submission.