on july 7, 1927, material began arriving at the site of the new water plant, which was determined by the newly dug artesian wells. f.w. hopper, of the hooper construction company, stated that the project would most likely be finished in 140 working days and ahead of schedule. construction of the new water system did move fast and by september 8, 1927 the majority of the main pipes and fire hydrants were installed and concrete forms for the reservoir were nearly completed. representatives from the chicago bridge & iron works were working on erecting the steel water tank and its tower. the city purchased the steel water tower through the j.b. mccrary company.