The Witches Hat Water Tower sits at the center of the venerated Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis and is the tallest natural land point in the city of Minneapolis. The tower is nestled next to the University of Minnesota campus, has served as a destination for many college student seeking an adventure or spectacular view of downtown Minneapolis. The Witches Hat Water Tower and surrounding park ground is the site for the annual "Ice Cream Social" and many solstice rituals because of its associations with mysticism and the occult. The Witches Hat Water Tower is considered to be one of Minneapolis' most romantic spots and is a registered historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places.
Prospect Park Water Tower and Tower Hill Park (added 1997 - Historic Site - #97001426)
Also known as The Witch's Hat Water Tower
55 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Cappelen, Frederick William
Architectural Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance: Education, Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Industry/Processing/Extraction, Recreation And Culture
