First Lift Station, Pumping station in Mission, Texas.
The First Lift Station contains a 106-foot brick chimney with a diameter of 6 feet, constructed using materials from the Madero region.
Built in 1907, the station operated with wood-fired boilers that required 26 workers and multiple mule teams to maintain continuous water pumping operations.
The facility earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its contribution to early agricultural development in the Rio Grande Valley.
Visitors can explore the preserved chimney and surrounding grounds at Chimney Park, which now serves as a recreational space.
The station's original steam-powered system processed large quantities of wood fuel, delivered in loads of 2 to 3 cords for water pumping operations.
Location: Mission
Address: 6th St. and Canal
GPS coordinates: 26.21211,-98.33100
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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