Elevated Tank Designs 1931 Chicago Bridge & Iron Works 152 Plates /1500. Elevated Tank Designs: Submitted in a Competition. Sponsored by Chicago Bridge & Iron Works. Chicago Bridge & Iron Works, 1931. Cover: Original suede-like binding with blue lettering. Some rubbing, scuffing, and minor cosmetic marks. Text block: Exceptionally well-preserved, with all 152 full-page plates present. No marks, tears, or writing. Endpapers: Some minor toning at the edges, otherwise clean. Binding: Solid and square, with no loose pages. This rare volume presents architectural and engineering designs for elevated water tanks, submitted as part of a 1931 competition sponsored by Chicago Bridge & Iron Works. Issued in a limited edition of 1,500 copies, this book features 152 full-page plates showcasing a diverse range of innovative tank designs. The foreword (dated May 7, 1931) discusses the necessity of steel in modern water supply systems and highlights the competition’s goal of fostering aesthetic and functional advancements in elevated tank structures. The designs reflect both structural ingenuity and artistic vision, with notable entries such as Eugene Voita’s first-prize-winning design and Ian B. Packman’s minimalist interpretation. This volume is a significant historical document for civil engineers, industrial designers, and collectors of early 20th-century industrial architecture. Its large format and meticulous plate reproductions make it a visually striking reference work. A rare and desirable piece for those interested in historic water tower design, industrial architecture, and civil engineering history.
