New York’s typically mundane wooden water towers are actually among the most beautiful things in the world (no, c’mon, hear me out now!). Their ubiquity tells a story of tradition and longevity that stretches back over a century. In fact, their very existence is crucial to the needs of Metropolitan residents. Please indulge me while I both share a little history and present my case (through pictures) that New York’s water towers are wonderful little works of art.