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1921 Coachella Valley Water Tower Restoration Project
The Coachella Valley History Museum opened in 1984 with a dual mission of educating the public and preserving the region’s history. Recently the museum launched a fundraising campaign to restore its historic M.H. Whittier Company water tower and the museum’s collection of antique farm implements.
“The water tower is an iconic piece of local history,” said Coachella Valley History Museum Board Member Gloria Franz. “It’s a monument to the ingenuity and determination of our desert pioneers, and a reminder of what life was like here in those early days. This project will ensure that we’re able to share that heritage with generations for years to come.”
The water tower was erected in 1921 on the M.H. Whittier Ranch, located at the southeast corner of Avenue 48 and Jackson Street in modern day Coachella. In 1993, the family of local date grower Hurbert Richert moved the tank to the Coachella Valley History Museum. The restoration project began in November 2015 and is expected to be completed by January 2017.
Tax-deductible contributions can be made via the online payment system, PayPal. The museum’s goal is to raise $50,000.
For more information about the water tower project, visit http:// www.cvhm.org/water-tower. html or call (760) 342-6651.