Engineering
This type of engine was originally used to power the pumps at Fairmount Water Works when it opened
What is steam power
The Fairmount Water works began operating in this year
What is 1815
He was the civil engineer who originally designed the Fairmount Water Works
Who is Frederick Graff
These two rivers provide clean water to the City of Philadelphia
What are the Schuylkill and Delaware River
The main building that held the waterwheels is called this
What is the Mill House
The Fairmount Water Works stopped pumping water for the city in this year
What is 1909
This engineer improved the pumping system after his father
Who is Frederick Graff Jr.
This waterborne disease was prominent in the city before the creation of the Fairmount Water Works
What is Typhoid Fever
This building was made to house the first turbines in the Water Works
What is the New Mill House
The first turbine installed in the Fairmount Water Works was in this year
What is 1851
This famous architect mentored the first Water Works' engineer and influenced its design
Who is Benjamin Henry Latrobe
These were added in the 19th century to make the Water Works a popular public park
What are fountains and gardens
Water was pumped uphill to these storage areas on top of Fairmount
What are Reservoirs
The Fairmount Water works reopened as a museum and environmental education center in this year
What is 2003
This artist created the art pieces, The Schuylkill Chained and The Waterworks for the Fairmount Water Works
Who is William Rush
After the Water Works closed, it functioned as these two things in the mid 19th century
What are a pool and an aquarium
Repairs and improvements were made to this in 2008 to improve its function
What is the Fairmount Dam Fish Ladder
The Fairmount Dam Fish ladder was completed and operational in this year
What is 1979
He worked on Turbine technology and machinery production that supported the Water Works' improvements
Who is Samuel Merrick?
This fish has been the main migratory fish of the Schuylkill River
What is the American Shad