View of the Water Works at Centre Square Philadelphia
Cornelius Tiebout after John James Barralet
Philadelphia's water works was located in Centre Square, the site of the present City Hall. It was designed by B. H. Latrobe, and was the first modern water supply to be installed in the United States. At Centre Square, which at the time was really a circle, the engine or pumping hose was situated, while the water was lifted from the Schuylkill by other engine power in a building located at Twenty-third and Chestnut Streets. The fountain shown in the picture was the wooden statue, "Spirit of the Schuylkill," carved by William Rush.
Date of Birth
(ca. 1773-1832)/(ca. 1747-1815)
Date
ca. 1812
Medium
Stipple engraving on off-white wove paper
Dimensions
11 3/4 x 20 1/4 in. (29.845 x 51.435 cm.)
Accession #
1876.9.483
Credit Line
John S. Phillips Collection
Copyright
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