The water tower was built in 1905 to supply the whole territory of Karosta with drinking water because it was becoming an independent and closed part of the city. This tower has not been used for supplying water since 1989.
The stately red brick building is an outstanding example of industrial architecture and an integral part of Karosta’s scenery. In 2010, the Liepāja Karosta water tower was granted the status of an industrial cultural monument of local significance.