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by Gary Heller
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "Water Towers 14 - New York City" by Gary Heller. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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In the 19th century, New York City required that all buildings higher than six stories be equipped with a rooftop water tower. This was necessary to... more
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In the 19th century, New York City required that all buildings higher than six stories be equipped with a rooftop water tower. This was necessary to prevent the need for excessively high pressures at lower elevations, which could burst pipes. In modern times, the towers have become fashionable in some circles. As of 2006, the neighborhood of Tribeca requires water towers on all buildings, whether or not they are being used. Two companies in New York build water towers, both of which are family businesses in operation since the 19th century.
Many early water towers are now considered historically significant, and have been included in various heritage listings around the world. Some are converted to apartments or exclusive penthouses. In certain areas, such as New York City in the United States, smaller water towers are constructed for individual buildings. In California and some other states, domestic water towers enclosed by siding (tankhouses) were once built (1850s�1930s...
Gary Heller is a published photographer based in New York. Many of his photographs are now available here as framed or unframed prints, canvas gallery wraps, metal and acrylic prints. All come with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee directly from our print lab. "My work is most always inspired by light and shadow, shapes and definition as well as character and mood. I have a fascination with abandoned places and forbidden spaces. I think we all do, there is an allure to the mystery and perhaps hidden dangers that abandoned things suggest, and we are drawn to the beauty of decay." **PLEASANTLY STRANGE PERSPECTIVES** ArtTour International magazine cover/ feature December 2011 ABC television network series...
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