Gem Cistern Pump - Hermann, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 42.209 W 091° 26.178
15S E 635970 N 4285033
In the side yard of a historic house in Hermann...Pictures fine
Waymark Code: WM12QKC
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lopac44
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County of pump: Gasconade County
Location of house & pump: E. 5th St., middle of block, N. side, Hermann
Built: 1877
Architectural Style: Missouri-German

This pump, fully in view of the sidewalk, is in a yard, no one was home to ask permission, so I did not find out if it pumped water.

Pump Details:
" Individual rubber "buckets" mounted on a chain (Chain and Buckets sold separately) and powered by crank, lift water up through a heavy plastic tube (not included). Raise water straight up from as much as 30', from cisterns, tanks and even ponds, lakes or rivers - fast enough to fill a 5-gallon bucket in under a minute.

  • Lift water up to 30 feet
  • Cast iron drive and spout
  • Galvanized housing and tough plastic pipe and reservoir with a Powder-coated steel frame
  • Minimum opening of 3" x 13" in mounting platform is needed
  • For drop pipe use 1-1/2" plastic pipe (widely available, you supply as much as you need)
  • 44" Tall, Mounting Flange 12-1/4" x 15-1/4" Head weight 38 lbs
  • Drop Pipe and Chain/Buckets sold separately"
~ Cincinnati GEM Pumps


House Information:
"Freshly renovated, urban farmhouse vibe conveniently located bungalow style home. Enjoy all of the modern farmhouse finishes of this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Right next to the outdoor amphitheater. Located in the heart of Hermann with dinning, shopping and entertainment all less than 2 blocks away! Only four blocks from the Amtrak station, wineries, breweries and so many more attractions.

"This modern farmhouse, bungalow is all new renovated summer of 2019. With a full kitchen and all the amenities of home. You can stay in and enjoy, free WiFi, direct tv, and Netflix. Or enjoy the convenience of being less than two blocks from dining, entertainment and shopping. Perfect for a romantic getaway for two. Or share the space with all your friends for a group getaway." ~ airbnb


"127 East 5th Street, George Schneider Residence, c. 1877, addition c. 1910, Contributing (Survey #134)
Outbuilding: Alley house, Contributing; Privy, Contributing, Garage, Non-contributing
Constructed in two phases, the earliest portion of this 1/12 story brick Missouri German house dates from c. 1875. The oldest part is three bays wide and has a cut stone foundation. In c. 1910, a two bay addition was added to the east. The addition was built on a concrete foundation, but otherwise matches the original portion of the house. The façade is now five bays wide with a central entrance topped by a transom. The door has three panels with a large etched and colored glass light. Window openings have segmental arched openings, stone sills, and 2/2 wood windows. Hipped roof dormers are centered over the 2nd and fourth bays. The house has three outbuildings. A large 1 1/2 story frame building, possibly a secondary residence, has a side gable roof , 6/6 wood windows and a replacement porch across the façade. It is covered in corrugated metal and wood clapboard siding. Behind this building is a two-door brick privy with shed roof. A more recently constructed gable front garage is located at the alley." ~ NRHP Nomination Form

Is it Working: no

Nearest Address:
127 E. 5th St., Hermann, MO


How to find.:
Enter Hermann, either from the north or south on Missouri Highway 19, also Market Street in town, go to 5th St., turn east, house middle of block on the left.


Visiting Restrictions:
In a private yard, but only 5 yards from the sidewalk, and fully visible.


Good place to park: Not Listed

Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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