National Register of Historic Places

Fall River Waterworks

Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Listed
December 7, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000714

About this property

Fall River Waterworks is a 22-acre (8.9 ha) historic site located at the eastern end of Bedford Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, along the shore of North Watuppa Pond. The property, which is still used as a water works for the city, contains the original pumping station, intake house and 121-foot (37 m) tall standpipe water tower. The system was originally built between 1872 and 1875, and expanded or upgraded many times. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. The property also contains several non-contributing modern structures, that are still in use as part of the water works, including the 1976 filtration plant, the 1922 administration building, maintenance buildings and two large mid-20th century steel water tanks. The water supply system provides an average of 11 million gallons per day to Fall River and several surrounding communities.

Location

Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts
41.69957, -71.12336

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTENGINEERINGARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Fall River Waterworks listed on the National Register?

Fall River Waterworks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Fall River Waterworks?

Fall River Waterworks is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fall River Waterworks?

The period of significance for Fall River Waterworks is recorded as the industrial era.

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