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- "Map of Village of Dearborn Present and Former Areas," February 7, 1925 -
- February 07, 1925
- Collections - Artifact
"Map of Village of Dearborn Present and Former Areas," February 7, 1925
- Gladwin Park (Waterworks Park), Detroit, Michigan - In 1868, Detroit began developing a pumping station to supply the city's water system, and an accompanying 110-acre park, later renamed Gladwin Park. Its ornate water tower became an iconic landmark. The water works were permanently shut down in 1945, and the surrounding park closed in 1951, although sections were sporadically opened to the public in the years to follow.
- circa 1905
- Collections - Artifact
Gladwin Park (Waterworks Park), Detroit, Michigan
In 1868, Detroit began developing a pumping station to supply the city's water system, and an accompanying 110-acre park, later renamed Gladwin Park. Its ornate water tower became an iconic landmark. The water works were permanently shut down in 1945, and the surrounding park closed in 1951, although sections were sporadically opened to the public in the years to follow.
- Canal Boat Passing Through Locks at Schuylkill Water Works, Pennsylvania, circa 1845 - The Schuylkill Water Works, also known as the Fairmount Water Works, were built in Philadelphia from 1812-1817. The second and more successful attempt at a municipal waterworks for the growing city of Philadelphia, they provided much-needed clean water after an outbreak of yellow fever in the late 18th century. These waterworks were in service for years, eventually closing in 1909.
- circa 1845
- Collections - Artifact
Canal Boat Passing Through Locks at Schuylkill Water Works, Pennsylvania, circa 1845
The Schuylkill Water Works, also known as the Fairmount Water Works, were built in Philadelphia from 1812-1817. The second and more successful attempt at a municipal waterworks for the growing city of Philadelphia, they provided much-needed clean water after an outbreak of yellow fever in the late 18th century. These waterworks were in service for years, eventually closing in 1909.
- The Lake, Gladwin Park, Detroit, Michigan - In 1868, Detroit began developing a pumping station to supply the city's water system, and an accompanying 110-acre park, later renamed Gladwin Park. Its ornate water tower became an iconic landmark. The water works were permanently shut down in 1945, and the surrounding park closed in 1951, although sections were sporadically opened to the public in the years to follow.
- 1912-1930
- Collections - Artifact
The Lake, Gladwin Park, Detroit, Michigan
In 1868, Detroit began developing a pumping station to supply the city's water system, and an accompanying 110-acre park, later renamed Gladwin Park. Its ornate water tower became an iconic landmark. The water works were permanently shut down in 1945, and the surrounding park closed in 1951, although sections were sporadically opened to the public in the years to follow.