Built in 1896, Petrolia’s Standpipe was designed by Civil Engineer Willis Chapman. The steel tower, measuring 25 feet in diameter by 85 feet high, is set upon a very heavy foundation of stone and cement. It has a capacity of 257,700 gallons of water. Along with providing a much needed clean water source to the people of Petrolia, it also provided pressure for the towns 100 fire hydrants. Interpretive signage onsite.