About this property
The Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machine at Yuma, Arizona is a device invented by Hiram W. Blaisdell to wash sand filters used in the treatment of drinking water. The machine was built in 1902 at Blaisdell's privately operated waterworks, which treated the muddy water of the Colorado River for local consumption. Blaisdell patented the device and marketed it throughout the United States.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79000430. It was listed on January 18, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machine listed on the National Register?
Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machine was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machine?
Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machine is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machine?
The period of significance for Blaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing Machine is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
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