The Dallas County Irving Fresh Water Supply District #5 - Irving, TX
N 32° 48.773 W 096° 56.709
14S E 692376 N 3632414
An Irving Centennial Marker stands on the site of the Dallas County Irving Fresh Water Supply District #5, noting its importance and history. Located in front of the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 137 E Second St.
Waymark Code: WMRZQC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2016
Views: 2
The marker says:
The Dallas County Irving Fresh Water Supply District #5
Irving residents organized the DCIFWSD, a local government entity, on April 23, 1924. The district had the authority to build and operate a water distribution system in Irving.
In an election in June 1924, the district's plan to build a water system passed by a vote of 104 to 3. The district built a plant at the northwest corner of Second and Jefferson Streets in 1925. The facilities included elevated and ground storage tanks, a derrick, a pump house, and deep wells. The board hired W.J. Wright to operate their system.
In 1932, the water district joined with the city to build a combination water district office and city hall near the plan.
A red light atop the water tower served as the town's emergency warning system. Patrolling officers watched the tower, and when the light came on, they rushed to a phone to call the station for instructions. The city installed a fire alarm siren on the tower in 1940. Irving switched to a two-way radio communication system in the 1950s.
The City of Irving bought the water district's assets for $12,500 on April 10, 1939, and began a municipal water distribution system.
Group that erected the marker: Irving Heritage Society
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
137 E Second St
Irving, TX USA
75060
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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