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Self-Guided Tour. 1. Engine House: Built between 1812 and 1815 to resemble a Federal-style country house, it contained two steam engines that pumped water from the Schuylkill River up to the reservoir. Abandoned in 1823, the steam engines were scrapped and a restaurant opened in the building.
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We offer guided tours that explore the past, present, and...
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The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was Philadelphia's second municipal waterworks. Designed in 1812 by Frederick Graff and built between 1812 and 1872, it operated until 1909, winning praise for its design and becoming a popular tourist attraction.
12 paź 2024 · Fairmount Water Works Tour. October 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. FREE. Join the staff at the Fairmount Water Works for a guided interpretation of the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit.
Nation's first public water supply system. Global tourist attraction. Showing the public how to be better water resource stewards. Come downstairs to visit one of Philadelphia's hidden gems. Best of all, we are free and open to the public six days a week.
We offer guided tours that explore the past, present, and future impact of this national historic landmark and its surroundings. Here are just a few tours that reinforce Philadelphia’s story of ingenuity and beauty. • River Reimagined: After a brief tour of the Fairmount Water Works, stroll
The Interpretive Center features a variety of hands on, highly interactive exhibits including a live view of the the Fairmount Dam fish ladder and a flyover of the Schuylkill River watershed. Features
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center educates visitors about Philadelphia’s urban watershed at its waterfront facility, operated by the Philadelphia Water Department. This historic water pumping station offers a glimpse into humanity’s important connection to water.
