Manistique Pumping Station
Manistique Pumping Station, Historical pumping station in Manistique, Michigan, US
Description
The Manistique Pumping Station is an octagonal brick structure with limestone trim and a copper dome on its roof. Inside, the building houses a large steel water tank that was engineered to supply the city with fresh water.
History
The station was completed in 1922 to replace an inadequate water system serving the city. It became essential infrastructure for supplying the growing population of Manistique with clean water.
Culture
The building is now run by the Schoolcraft Historical Society as the Schoolcraft County Museum, showcasing the industrial story of the local water supply. Visitors can see how the city developed and what role this infrastructure played in supporting that growth.
Practical
The building sits on Deer Street and is easy to spot when walking through downtown. The tall structure with its distinctive dome can be seen from various angles and serves as a good landmark in the city.
Did you know?
The building hides a massive steel water tank inside that was large enough to supply an entire city with water. This solution of concealing the tank entirely within the structure was a clever engineering approach for its time.
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