The Standpipe Collapse

The collapse of the Derry Standpipe during the 1985 storm, a symbolic destruction of a landmark associated with It.

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The Fall

The Water Tower Crumbles The Weakening During the storm, the Standpipe, a massive water tower, began to lean. The cables inside snapped, and the structure collapsed, sending a tidal wave of water through the streets. The water destroyed homes and swept away cars. The Symbolism The Standpipe was a landmark where Stan Uris had encountered the dead boys. Its collapse represented the destruction of a place of fear. The water that flooded the town was both destructive and cleansing. The Aftermath The collapse contributed to the devastation of downtown Derry. It was one of the final acts of the storm that accompanied It's death. The Standpipe was never rebuilt.

The Aftermath The Aftermath from "It". The Cleanup The Damage The Standpipe's collapse caused extensive damage to the surrounding area. Many houses were destroyed, and the water flooded the Barrens.

The Aftermath from "It". The Cleanup The Damage The Standpipe's collapse caused extensive damage to the surrounding area. Many houses were destroyed, and the water flooded the Barrens.

The Cleanup The Damage The Standpipe's collapse caused extensive damage to the surrounding area. Many houses were destroyed, and the water flooded the Barrens. The town began the long process of recovery. The Memory The Standpipe had been a symbol of Derry's history. Its destruction marked the end of an era. The town would never be the same, but the evil that had haunted it was gone. The Legacy The Standpipe's fall was a physical manifestation of the end of the cycle. It was a dramatic conclusion to the story of Derry's curse.

May 31st, 1985

June 1985