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by Elizabeth RuizSay goodbye to the "Tin Man" of Alamo Heights.
Since the 1920's, the 131-foot water tower knowns as "Tin Man" has been one of the most visible landmarks in '09, but Monday, it will be dismantled.
Alamo Heights Public Works Director Patrick Sullivan says it's incompatible with the two newer water structures because it's shorter and keeping the old tank in place would have been costly.
"We have a new one that went into service in 2010 and we can't keep them all full without the "Tin Man" overflowing because it's not at the correct elevation," Sullivan told 550 KTSA News.
He says it also must come down to make way for a new municipal facility, but they'll salvage some pieces of the tower to make sure the "Tin Man" is not forgotten.
Alamo Heights Public Works Director Patrick Sullivan says it's incompatible with the two newer water structures because it's shorter and keeping the old tank in place would have been costly.
"We have a new one that went into service in 2010 and we can't keep them all full without the "Tin Man" overflowing because it's not at the correct elevation," Sullivan told 550 KTSA News.
He says it also must come down to make way for a new municipal facility, but they'll salvage some pieces of the tower to make sure the "Tin Man" is not forgotten.
"We'll save some of the unique pieces and build a little memorial for the "Tin Man," said Sullivan.
The dismantling was scheduled to begin around 8 a.m. Monday and continue until about 5:30 pm.
The dismantling was scheduled to begin around 8 a.m. Monday and continue until about 5:30 pm.
