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Philadelphia's Water Works
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The water works drew water from the Schuylkill River. Eventually, the Schuylkill became so polluted that the water needed to pass through many filters. |
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People enjoyed strolling near the new water works in Fairmount Park.
Keffer Collection of Sheet Music, Annenberg Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania |
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This building housed the pumps for Philadelphia's first water works.
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Benjamin Latrobe
Benjamin Latrobe, often called the father of American architecture, designed the Philadelphia Water Works. Read about his life.
Fairmont Water Works
Visit the historical Fairmont Water Works in Philadelphia.
A Background to Philadelphia
A rich historical site on Philadelphia with a Philadelphia timeline, a list of Philadelphia firsts, and much more.
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