The historic water tower was recently restored to its former glory.
The Milan water tower before (left) and after (right) its renovation. Photos provided.
(Milan, Ind.) – Complete with a fresh coat of paint, the historic Milan, Indiana Water Tower proclaiming “State Champs 1954” is set to be dedicated by the Town of Milan.
The most famous water tower in Indiana was given a face-lift earlier this year thanks to a $28,452.00 grant from the Rising Sun Regional Foundation. It was the first time the tower had been painted since 1969. The tower is also lighted nightly for the first time ever.
A special dedication ceremony for the “State Champs” tower is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Festivities will begin at 9:00.
The event will feature guest speakers from the 1954 State Championship basketball team, free haircuts in the ’54 Hoosiers Museum’s barbershop, and a showing of “Hoosiers” in the Marvin Wood Gymnasium at 1:00 p.m.
Attendees will also be treated to an autograph session with Milan ’54 players and Hoosiers writer, Angelo Pizzo from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Milan Town Hall.
The event is free to attend and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.milan54.org.
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