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Metro Area Water Supplies: The History of Water in Boston and Beyond, Sunday, August 23 at 12pm
Waterworks Museum Executive Director Marcis Kempe Presents a Talk on the Story Behind Municipal Water Systems and Urban Development
Join Executive Director Marcis Kempe for the next talk in his Director’s Series on the history and technology of water systems. From the perspective of a former MWRA engineer, the talk will look at not just Boston’s story, but the region’s history, including Brookline and Newton. How did these communities get their water? Why didn’t they become part of the Boston municipal system? And how did this infrastructure affect the growth and development of Greater Boston? Meet at the Waterworks Overlook Gallery at 12pm on AUGUST 23. Open to the public with no admission charge. The Waterworks Museum gratefully accepts donations.
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum at 2450 Beacon Street in Boston, opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the historic waterworks and buildings which supplied the City of Boston with public water. The Museum presents unique stories of this early metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health. The Waterworks sits on the site of the original Chestnut Hill Reservoir and pumping station in a building dating to the late 1880’s. The Museum consists of the Great Engines Hall, housing three historic steam-powered pumping engines, and a two story glass-enclosed pavilion, featuring the Overlook Gallery. Directions and hours can be found at www.WaterworksMuseum.org. Connect with us on Facebook at Waterworks Museum (official) and on Twitter @MetroWaterworks. Accessible by T on the Green Line “C” and “D” trains, and by Bus (#51 and #86). Limited parking available.
