New Pumphouse, Richmond, Va.

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Coordinates 37.535932, -77.485831

Direction 354° (N)

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Source:: Virginia Commonwealth University
Collection:: Rarely Seen Richmond
Date:: Unknown date
Region:: Richmond, Virginia
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Description:: Card Text \(transcribed from postcard\): The modern and efficient water supply system of Richmond is owned and operated by the city. In this view is shown the New Pumphouse, completed in 1883, containing nine water pumps and an electric plant, the latter being installed in 1905. To the East of the pumphouse is the emergency steam plant and adjoining this are the four large centrifugal pumps, installed in 1909, and having capacity of 16 million gallons daily. The interesting mechanical features of the plant itself, as well as the diversified natural scenery surrounding it, render it an object of interest to numerous visitors. Note: Beautiful and Historical Richmond, Va. Series No. 98; Postmarked: 1911 City/Location: Richmond (Va.)
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