Walking Tours of the Fairmount Water Works

640 Waterworks Drive,Philadelphia PA 19130

18 June, 2022

Description

Join us for a 30-minute tour of Fairmount Water Works before or after your visit to POOL: A Social History of Segregation. Fairmount Water Works is the site of the nation's first successful municipal water supply system - learn about the innovative design, technology and operation of this Historic Landmark and how the supply of clean, fresh water contributed to the growth of Philadelphia in the 1800's. Tours begin and end at front entrance to Fairmount Water Works, 640 Waterworks Drive Thursdays & Saturdays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm For more information, contact Stacey Heffernan at [email protected].