Philly H2O: East Park Reservoir History

History of East Park Reservoir, Philadelphia
1869-1889

Jane Mork Gibson, historical consultant for PWD, compiled this report on the reservoir (in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia) from its conception through its construction and completion in 1889. For years this reservoir, with a capacity of nearly 1 billion gallons, was the largest in the city's water supply system.

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Page last modified March 1, 2010


					History of East Park Reservoir, Philadelphia 1869-1889 LINK TO PDF Jane Mork Gibson, historical consultant for PWD, compiled this report on the reservoir (in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia) from its conception through its construction and completion in 1889. For years this reservoir, with a capacity of nearly 1 billion gallons, was the largest in the city's water supply system. Contact Adam Levine Page last modified March 1, 2010

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