Our fan and photographer Steven Hans Lindner shares his recent photo (©2023) of the World’s Tallest Water Sphere. Wow, just look at the autumn color! Unfortunately the beautiful foliage draws attention to the aging paint job. This is a very unique angle of the sphere. Can you see your house on the photo?
A Lego competition held in Union, New Jersey on October 21st, 2023 wins notoriety for its builder and the World’s Tallest Water Sphere. The LEGO Challenge contest hosted by the Union Police Activities League (P.A.L.) had over one dozen entries. Corey D. Samuels, a LEGO teacher featured on LEGO Masters, Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo, and […]
Here is artwork from an unknown artist and World’s Tallest Water Sphere fan. This appears to be water color, perhaps water color pens, and ink markers. It is a wonderful collage of beautiful colors and penmanship. If you know the exact artist or time frame, let us know, and we will update the article.
Following are some images of what sort or artistic painting may be made to water spheres. This water sphere is from the company Moog, Inc. headquartered in Elma, New York. The photos are provided by WTWS content reporter Mark Fleetwood. As you can see it is a very creative paint job with the pillar painted […]
This week was a significant time for flight simulator enthusiasts. On August 18th, 2020, Microsoft released its first new edition of Flight Simulator since 2006. What is significant about this release is that this version of Flight Simulator has the entire world simulated in nice detail without buying significant scenery packages or add-ons. What once […]
Since Route 22 is the closest highway to the World’s Tallest Water Sphere, and since it is notoriously crowded and difficult to drive, I thought a T-shirt honoring those Route 22 drivers would be in order Here is a rendering of a possible Route 22 driver T-shirt. Let me know what you think. Feel free […]
One week ’til Christmas!
William Clark of Philadelphia contributes this digital painting (made in November 2017) of the World’s Tallest Water Sphere in Union, NJ. According to Clark: “My father-in-law would frequently pass the Union water tower with his two young daughters while living in Clark, New Jersey. One day, my now sister-in-law decided to utter her very first […]
Here is a dark and moody photo of the World’s Tallest Water Sphere that we call “Gloom and Lasers” Notice the red laser guns firing as yellow explosions light up the base of the WTWS. Despite the blasts, the water tower remains firm and resolute against the nighttime Union skyline. Thanks to our intrepid reporter […]
Our intrepid reporter Gina Signorella-Arlen sends in this report from December of 2013. “Like Big Brother from “1984,” the WTWS is always watching… This time its likeness popped up at Monster Golf in Union, NJ.” The artist is unknown, but if you find the name, please email, and we will update this article with the […]
Here is a link to a video about water towers from the Today Show. In Rosemont, Illinois, there is a nice water tower with a great “rose and stem” paint scheme. Notice the multifunction tower with its water supply and mobile antennas functions, and also the classy artistic paint scheme. Great water tower. Also notice, […]
Here is a recent contribution from one of our biggest fans, Gina Signorella-Arlen:
Here is a bronze or copper plaque on an Elizabeth River tributary dated 1931 near the World’s Tallest Water Sphere near the Burke Parkway and Kawameeh Drive intersection. This plaque is embedded in a bridge guard rail. I love the green verdigris color of the plaque, the green mossy color spilling below, and the tan/pink […]
Winemaker Snoqualmie of Paterson, Columbia Valley, Washington gives recognition to water towers with its 2006 cabernet sauvignon. The artwork shows an iconic 4-legged tower, with town name Prussia (?), set against a swirling background, reminiscent of Van Gogh or Degas. The label is overprinted with clear varnish echoing the swirling of the background beneath. Click […]
Reader Adam Vorphilack writes to share a photo of an awesome water sphere sculpture done in chromed steel. This is an award that the Moog site in New York awards to retirees. You got to give credit to the Moog company. They love their water sphere, and being a true water sphere, it’s a work […]
Our congratulations go to reader and Austin resident Mike Merritt for his art opening at The Pump Project. The show ‘The Art of Ceramics, Glass, and Steel’ opens this Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 7 p.m.. As you see, Mike makes beautiful sculptures and artwork, often inspired by water towers. This particular piece ‘Agent Water […]
Mike Merrit of Austin, Texas writes to share his passion for water towers. Not only does he photograph them, he also makes original models like the one shown here. This model is made from clay, steel and molded rubber. It bears a striking resemblance to the World’s Tallest Water Sphere, especially with the vibrant blue […]
Congratulations go to Brian Donohue for his work on the Star Ledger Live site and all its interesting stories. The World’s Tallest Water Sphere site was interviewed for a segment back in January of 2009. Brian Donohue has won an Emmy award for his work in interactive media. With a love for the World’s Tallest […]