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Rising 86 feet above Tucson, the El Con Water Tower has watched the city transform for nearly a century. Built in 1928 as part of the opulent El Conquistador Hotel, its Mission Revival architecture and ornate details reflected an era of elegance and growth. Once supplying water to local gardens and glamorous guests, the tower now stands as a historical landmark. It remains as a proud symbol of Tucson’s hospitality, history, and enduring spirit.
Producer: John DeSoto
Videographer: Nate Huffman
Aerial Photography: Michael McKisson
Editor: John DeSoto
