National Register of Historic Places

Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station

Roanoke (Independent City), Roanoke County, Virginia
Listed
May 22, 1980
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004220

About this property

The Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station is a historic pumping station located at Roanoke, Virginia, in the United States. It was built in 1905, and is a one-story building constructed in common-bond brick. The building houses a Corliss-type pump made by the Snow Steam Pump Company in Buffalo, New York. At its peak, the pump provided 5,000,000 US gallons (19,000 m3) of water daily. It was in operation from 1905 to 1957, and was an important source of fresh water in Roanoke's early history. The pump and building underwent a renovation in 1976, and the property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. As of 2023 the building was open for tours during summer weekends.

Location

2016 Lake St., SE
Roanoke (Independent City), Roanoke County, Virginia
37.24983, -79.94415

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Sources

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When was Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station listed on the National Register?

Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station?

Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station?

The period of significance for Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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