My hometown of Carrollton TX does not have many notable buildings or landmarks. It is a perfectly ordinary suburb of Dallas surrounded by endless miles of equally ordinary cities. However, it does have one claim to fame, I say fame but it’s more like one notable landmark. The old water tower in old downtown Carrollton can be seen from I-35 and has always been the marker that I am almost home when I have been on road trips. At various points throughout its history it has been a rock climbing gym, a warehouse, and of course a water tower. This building has been considered by some to be a huge eyesore and a piece of art by others. I think it’s a great way to orient where you are on the endless miles of Dallas’s Highway system.
