The Worlds Tallest Column (is in St. Louis) @scenicroutestothepast

The Worlds Tallest Column (is in St. Louis) @scenicroutestothepast

Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

The tallest freestanding classical column in the world is not in Rome, Athens, or Baalbek - it's in St. Louis, Missouri, and it used to be a water tower. This video explores why it was built.

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