On NY's rooftops, old-style wooden water tanks hang tough. New York (AFP) – Issued on: 25/06/2018 - 05:12. Advertising. ... the venerable rooftop water tank, made of plain old wood.

They are part of New York's skyline and millions of people unknowingly depend on them: behold, the venerable rooftop water tank, made of plain old wood. The tanks are more popular than ever in this ...