I had no idea that the factory that made most of the wooden water tanks in NYC has their factory right here in Williamsburg:
Brooklyn Week: Rosenwach Wood Water Tanks Help Shape The City Skyline
They're a signature part of the city skyline, and even in the 21st century, wood water tanks still have a unique and necessary job here, providing water to millions of homes. The Rosenwach family has put its stamp on the city since the late 19th century.
“The tank is an icon of the city. You can almost consider it to be a flag,” says Rosenwach Tank President Andy Rosenwach. “It has so much local color in a city of glass and stone.” And it's locally made. The Rosenwach Tank Company's factory is in Williamsburg.