As the Village population grew, better access to water was needed. During the late 1800s through the early 1900s standpipes were the most popular water storage structures. In the spring of 1909, it was determined the Village needed to build a standpipe in order to provide water for Village residents. A standpipe is a long, legless, skinny storage tank, placed next to a pump station, and designed to help generate water storage and water pressure. On November 24, 1909 the work was completed and the long-awaited water system was approved by Village authorities. The standpipe furnished the pressure needed for the system. The standpipe was ultimately replaced by water tower on South Ave.