Leaning Tower of Texas
Ralph Britten's water tower, visible from afar to attract travelers to Groom.
This water tower visible from far away is striking because of its leaning position. Ground movement or a tornado are not responsible. In 1980, Ralph Britten, owner of a truck stop on the site (Ralph Britten's Truck Stop & Restaurant), bought this old water tower from the town of Lefors, about 30 miles away, and decided, to attract travelers, to tilt it at 80° with bulldozers. It now stands on two of its three feet. The success was immediate... but the company has now disappeared.
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