Fairmount Water Works

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Fairmount Water Works

Fairmount Water Works.jpg

Address
640 waterworks dr
Philadelphia, PA 19130 
Phone
215-685-0723
Area
Neighborhood
Philadelphia
Price
Free
Web Page
http://fairmountworks.com/

Type of Makom

Museums Type
History museum

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Mikomos rating

1.00
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Description

A museum about the history of the Philadelphia water system.Originally it served as a pumping station in for the Philadelphia system. A National Historic Landmark with many parts remaining. You can watch a short film about it's history. It also has exhibits about urban environmental education. It is situated along the Schuylkill River and is part of the Fairmount Park.

Many college rowing teams practice on the river.