Map of water pipes now supplied from Fair Mount [Fairmount] Water Works, 1853
Map
Work Title:
Map of water pipes now supplied from Fair Mount [Fairmount] Water Works, 1853
Creator:
Drawn by Frederick Graff, Engineer & Superintendent. Lith. by W. H. Rease, 17 S. 5th St., Phila.
Publisher:
P. S. Duval & Co's Steam Lith. Press, Phila.
Date:
1853
Description:
Map shows the location and sizes of water distribution pipes from the Fairmount Water Works to Philadelphia and parts of Moyamensing and Southwark. Also noted are the location of each of the 1,015 fire hydrants in the system. Unlike other maps of the period, this one differentiates between streets that are built and those that “not yet laid.” 2008.001.0022
Source:
Image File(s):
PWD1853-1