Report of the Watering Committee, to the Select Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia, Relative to the Fair Mount Water Works (Classic Reprint): ... 1823: Read January 9, 1823 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How Philadelphia tapped a new water power at Fair Mount, and what it cost to transform the city

This booklet presents a detailed account of the Fair Mount Water Works project, from its origins in the late 1810s to its completion and testing. It explains why city leaders chose a dam, locks, and a canal to supply the growing metropolis, and how the work was planned, financed, and supervised.

The report describes the scale of the engineering feat, the people who built it, and the practical results. It also compares water power to steam power, showing how the project could provide a larger, cheaper supply for Philadelphia and nearby districts, while supporting fire protection and urban improvement.

• How the dam, mound, and locks were designed to manage the Schuylkill River’s flow and ice risks


• Details on the mills, wheels, pumps, and iron mains that move water to the city


• Costs, funding, and the practical reasons for choosing water power over steam

Ideal for readers of local history and engineering, and anyone interested in how early 19th‑century cities expanded their water systems.

Note: This edition focuses on the premise and practical aspects of the project without spoilers about later developments.

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