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Philadelphia Fairmount Park Water Jonval Turbines

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Philadelphia was the first large American city to regard the delivery of safe water as a municipal responsibility. In the late 1700s, yellow fever epidemics — then thought by some to be a water-borne disease — compelled civic leaders to name a "Watering Committee" (precursor to the Philadelphia Water Department) to assure a constant supply of uncontaminated drinking water. Committee members eventually chose Frederick Graff to build a waterworks on the eastern bank of the Schuylkill River.

The Water Works became one of the most profitable and prestigious businesses in the City when it adopted water power.

Product Details
  • Materials
    Paper
  • Measurements
    36"L x 24"H
  • OriginUSA

— Initially Made for Public Health
— Designed to Ward Against Yellow Fever

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Availability
    United States
  • Shipping Policy
    Standard Ground Shipping
  • Ship In
    3-4 weeks ⓘ
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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