The Spring Tour of Bangor's Thomas Hill Standpipe will be held Wednesday, from 5:30 to 9:30, including the amazing projection show from UMaine's Coaction Lab!

I've been going to the Thomas Hill Standpipe for many years and, while I always enjoy the view, it's not often that you see something really new. But Wednesday, the Tour will include something extra special, aside from the beauty of a sunset!

The Coaction Lab from the University of Maine, under the direction of Project Leader Gene Felice II and with the efforts of his students, will be adding color to the side of the historic white structure with an incredible projection show. The images will center around a water theme (which makes sense, given the purpose of the Standpipe!), with things like water droplets and scuba divers. The images will cover the side of the structure, using it as a giant movie screen. Cool!

The Spring Tour of the Thomas Hill Standpipe will be held Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It's free to get into the Standpipe and climb the 100 stairs to the observation deck. Just remember, the Standpipe is not handicapped accessible and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Thomas Hill Standpipe was built in 1897 and is a working 1.75 million gallon, riveted steel tank, enclosed in a wooden shroud. The structure was originally painted gray with white paint on the observation deck. That was changed to olive drab during World War II, to avoid attracting attention from enemy planes. It was painted white in 1949.

It's a National Historic Landmark and also is designated as an American Water Landmark. The Standpipe is a jewel in the Queen City, with its crown of lights around the top. And, on Wednesday, will be the largest projection screen in town! I hope you stop by for this unique experience!

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