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Dixie Cup Water Tower
Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America
The Dixie Cup Water Tower is a prominent landmark located in Lexington, Kentucky. Constructed in 1958, the tower is situated on the premises of the former Dixie Cup manufacturing plant. Shaped and painted to resemble a giant Dixie Cup, the water tower has remained a notable feature of the area, even after the plant transitioned to Georgia-Pacific Corporation. The city decided to retain the tower due to its use as a reference point for the nearby airport.