World of Water Tanks, An Underappreciated Art Form, Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12pm

You are probably familiar with the ubiquitous water tank looming overhead, but no everyone knows the wise variety of forms, styles, and materials that have been used over time to construct these utilitarian municipal features. From historic Greek column style standpipes to elegant masonry enclosed tanks of the 1800s to the kitschy American tanks resampling teapots and hot air balloons, Executive Director Marcis Kempe, former MWRA engineer, will review the creative solutions used all around the world to store water. Join us at from 12PM to 1:30PM for the talk and stay for a walk through our Great Engines Hall. No admission fee, but donations welcome. 

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 4 story 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.