The Canadian Directory of Water Towers and Standpipes is sponsored by "Understanding Your Home" Saanich - British Columbia District of Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island. Photo credit © University of Victoria Picture was taken after the 2004 fire Tower Information (05-2001) Location: 3815 Haro Rd. Signage: Built: 1911 Height: Capacity: Additional pictures / information Photo Credit: © Kevin, used with permission Tower Information (05-2001) Location: 6656 Welch Road Signage: Kimoff Farm Built: Height: Capacity: Home BC S index

Additional Info As seen from the intersection Photo credit: District of Saanich Location: 3815 Haro Road (at St. Claire Rd) on land owned by the University of Victoria Storage shed at the rear The Hamsterley Farm water tower was built in 1911. It was once the headquarters Hamsterley Farm Jam Factory owned by Algemon and Letitia Peacse. The tower was originally a tank on a raised platform. In 1933 it was enclosed as a stable, with hayloft and tackroom in the tank section. Windows were added, it was shingled and the tank portion was covered in rough weatherboards. The University of Victoria owns the tower and until recently used it for storing boats and other equipment. There was a fire on the night of April 30, 2004. (the damage was estimated to be $75,000. The structure is still standing and boarded up. (Source: Saanich Fire Department, January 2, 2005) Other sites you may be interested in: Thumbnail Collection of USA Water Towers USA Water Towers and Standpipes Magnetic Hills: CA, USA, Worldwide The History of the Christian Fish Symbol   Home BC S index