Italy Water Tower is receiving a fresh coat of paint

Image: Things are looking up as the Italy Water Tower receives a fresh coat of paint.

Things are looking up as the Italy Water Tower receives a fresh coat of paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: A crew member from R & K Sandblasting & Paint scales the the top of the tower.

A crew member from R & K Sandblasting & Paint scales the the top of the tower. (Barry Byers)

Image: The freshly painted letter “Y” is proof of the much needed enhancement.

The freshly painted letter “Y” is proof of the much needed enhancement. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Oops, missed a spot!”

“Oops, missed a spot!” (Barry Byers)

Image: As the letter “L” receives a color upgrade, the battered quality of the remaining letters becomes apparent.

As the letter “L” receives a color upgrade, the battered quality of the remaining letters becomes apparent. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Water Tower stands directly behind the Italy Fire Department and shadows downtown Italy.

The Italy Water Tower stands directly behind the Italy Fire Department and shadows downtown Italy. (Barry Byers)

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