Palace of Running Waters, Water infrastructure museum in Balvanera district, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Description
The Palace of Running Waters is a former water pumping station with an attached museum in Balvanera that displays the historical infrastructure of Buenos Aires. The exterior facade extends across several stories with ornate iron frames and colored tile bands that shape the look of the block.
History
The facility began operation in 1894 and supplied the growing city with clean drinking water from the Río de la Plata. The planning followed European models and aimed to combine technical progress with representative architecture.
Culture
The name recalls the era when this building brought clean running water into homes across the Argentine capital. Today the former waterworks represents an important step in urban hygiene that locals and visitors can understand through the exhibition inside.
Practical
The museum occupies the second floor and is accessed through a staircase in the interior courtyard. Opening hours are limited, so checking in advance before visiting is recommended.
Did you know?
Twelve massive iron tanks inside still supply parts of the city with water while visitors view historical objects in the same building. The combination of active operation and museum use makes the place a rare example of living industrial history.
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