National Register of Historic Places

Old City Waterworks

Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida
Listed
January 31, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000680

About this property

The Old City Waterworks is a historic site in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at East Gaines and South Gadsden Streets. On January 31, 1979, it was added to the US National Register of Historic Places. Prior to the Old City Waterworks, water was obtained from springs. By 1890 public works for water was needed for firefighting and the health of Tallahassee's citizens and the Old City Waterworks was built in 1904 on Gaines Street. The current building was remodeled in the 1920s to 1930s and closed in 1980. Currently the building has been adapted for reuse as Amicus Brewing Ventures, an award-winning craft beer brewery and taproom.

Location

Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida
30.43571, -84.27801

Categories

ENGINEERING
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Old City Waterworks listed on the National Register?

Old City Waterworks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 31, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Old City Waterworks?

Old City Waterworks is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old City Waterworks?

The period of significance for Old City Waterworks is recorded as the industrial era.

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