The Pumphouse
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yorelken
N 43° 18.556 W 079° 48.008
17T E 597307 N 4795858
An old pumphouse on the shore of Lake Ontario in Burlington, Ontario
Waymark Code: WMH7V
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/13/2006
Views: 34
The text of the plaque reads;
"In 1908 Burlington Council engaged Engineer, W. C. Chipman of Toronto to design a waterworks for the Village. The Water Commission members were: Maxwell Charles Smith (Reeve), J. S. Allen and W. J. Brush.
This Pumphouse, built by E. Williamson at a cost of $3,554.00, was put into service in 1910. It drew naturally filtered water from an infiltration gallery on the beach and was in service until about 1936, when it bacame a private residence.
A large scale classical detailing in the Beaux Art style signifies the importance placed on the structures housing the new technology.
The local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, City of Burlington - 1991".
One must assume the air conditioner is not original equipment.
Link to Property in The Ontario Properties Database: [Web Link]
Building or Property Type: Civic or Government Building
County or Regional Municipality: Halton
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