The historic SNUGTOP water tower, built in the Westside in 1921, was recently restored to its original condition, and the public is invited to celebrate at 3:00pm on Thursday, at 1711 Harbor Ave.

“This public-private collaboration between the City’s Redevelopment Agency and J.B.D Partnership has turned an old landmark into a beacon of positive change in our community,” said Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal, who represents the First Council District where the tower is located.  “By working together, we have transformed this tower into a symbol not only of Long Beach’s past, but also of our city’s great and shining future.”

The Redevelopment Agency provided $266,000 towards the structural restoration, while J.B.D. has committed $65,000 over 10 years for maintenance costs.

Visible from the Long Beach Freeway to motorists entering and departing Long Beach, the structure was enclosed in scaffolding and protective cover for several months as crews performed the restoration.  The scaffolding was recently removed. Although not in use, the water tower will remain an iconic structure, just southwest of the 710 Freeway and Pacific Coast Highway.