Toimi School Pump – rural Brimson, MN
N 47° 23.977 W 091° 45.365
15T E 593861 N 5250323
This water pump was used by the teachers and children of Toimi School when classes were held here from 1913 until 1942.
Waymark Code: WMPD71
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2015
Views: 1
This water pump was used by the teachers and children of Toimi School when classes were held here from 1913 until 1942. It is no longer pumping water but has been preserved within a new pump house as part of the historical school exhibit. A sign reads:
“The original pump house was a six sided, cedar shake roof with the hand pump in the center of the floor. Built in 1913 the pump house was used to provide water to the school. The water was pumped, by hand, and carried by bucket to the school.”
Is it Working: no
Nearest Address:
Co. roads 11/15 and 151
Brimson, MN USA
How to find.:
The pump house and pump are located behind the school near the parking lot.
Visiting Restrictions:
It is part of the museum and can be seen easily behind the school.
Good place to park: Not Listed
Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A quality photograph of the old hand operated pump showing another feature with or without someone or GPSr in view. Describe your route to the pump, perhaps.
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