Entrance to Washington Water Works, Great Falls, Potomac River - Photograph shows two men standing in a small flat boat near the spillway.

Exploring History Through Photographs: Entrance to Washington Water Works at Great Falls, 1860s

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What an amazing photograph from the 1860s. This shows the entrance to the Washington Water Works near Great Falls.

Entrance to Washington Water Works, Great Falls, Potomac River - Photograph shows two men standing in a small flat boat near the spillway.
Entrance to Washington Water Works, Great Falls, Potomac River – Photograph shows two men standing in a small flat boat near the spillway.

Source: Library of Congress

1 thought on “Exploring History Through Photographs: Entrance to Washington Water Works at Great Falls, 1860s”

  1. Who started the Washington Water Works?
    Wondering about the conclusion of the Washington Water Works – was it a corporation or municipal agency, what?
    Did it evolve into a present day business?

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