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Historic resources from our archives - images, maps, documents, and more.

Bird's eye color view of reservoirs, green areas of foliage, pink roads and blue water, with a dam prominent

Fairmount and vicinity, 1839

Centre Square Engine House, location of one of two steam engines used in the city’s original water system. Engraving by Birch.

Centre Square Engine House, ca. 1807

Pumping stations after Philadelphia's incorporation, 1854

Main Pumping Stations for Philadelphia Drinking Water

The Water Works in Centre Square, Philadelphia

Northern Liberties and Spring Garden Water Works

Northern Liberties and Spring Garden Water Works