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Raleigh Water Tower

The Raleigh Water Tower, built in 1887, was Raleigh, North Carolina's first water tower, serving the city for 37 years. Decommissioned in 1924, it later housed the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Currently, the building is owned by the law firm of Shirley & Adams, who have leased the tower to Smithfield's Chicken 'N BBQ's franchise management company. The law firm of Gammon, Howard & Zeszotarski, PLLC occupies the former firehouse on the property. The Raleigh Water Tower is a Raleigh Historic Landmark and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is located in the Capitol Area Historic District.