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Fall River Waterworks

Buildings and structures in Fall River, MassachusettsIndustrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in MassachusettsNational Register of Historic Places in Fall River, MassachusettsTowers completed in 1875Water supply infrastructure on the National Register of Historic Places
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Fall River Waterworks
Fall River Waterworks

Fall River Waterworks is a 22-acre (8.9 ha) historic site located at the eastern end Bedford Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, along the shore of North Watuppa Pond. The property, which is still used as a water works for the city, contains the original pumping station, intake house and 121-foot (37 m) tall standpipe water tower. The system was originally built between 1872 and 1875, and expanded or upgraded many times. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. The property also contains several non-contributing modern structures, that are still in use as part of the water works, including the 1976 filtration plant, the 1922 administration building, maintenance buildings and two large mid-20th century steel water tanks. The water supply system provides an average of 11 million gallons per day to Fall River and several surrounding communities.

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Fall River Waterworks
MA 24, Fall River

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