The Canadian Directory of Water Towers and Standpipes is sponsored by "Understanding Your Home" Washago - Southcentral Ontario Severn Township. Simcoe County. Photo © Mark Visser Tower Information (09-2005, above left) Location: Quetton Street, next to the old railway station Signage: Washago (from Ojibway meaning a place of 'clear and sparkling water' Built: Murals were added in 2017 for $35,000. (date and costs to be checked) Artist: John LeBarr Photo credit: Township of Severn The tower was once used by the railroad and is located beside the train station. It was later used by the water system for the village. It was decommissioned around 1980.     Area information. The water tower (tank) is located beside the railway station. It is the first station stop northwest of Toronto Union Station for Via Rail's Canadian. It was also the first stop northwest of Union Station for the Ontario Northland Railway's Northlander, until the train service was discontinued in 2012.   Other sites you may be interested in USA Water Towers and Standpipes Magnetic Hills: USA, CA, Worldwide Thumbnail Collection of USA Water Towers The History of the Christian Fish Symbol   Home Ontario - W Index