The Thomas Hill Standpipe is a 1897 water tower that serves a double role: functional infrastructure and Bangor's most Stephen King-haunted structure. Standing 50 feet tall and holding 1.75 million gallons of water, the standpipe sits on a rise at the edge of the Bangor City Forest, with a promenade deck around the base that offers views across the city.
The standpipe is open to the public four times a year — usually once per season — for tours that allow visitors to climb to the promenade deck for panoramic views. The dates are announced by the Bangor Water District in advance. On non-tour days, the surrounding park is open and the exterior walk is pleasant in any season. Even if you've never read It, the combination of Victorian engineering and wooded hilltop setting makes this one of Bangor's more atmospheric spots.