Brooklyn Waterworks, Richardsonian Romanesque pumping station in Freeport, United States
The Milburn Pumping Station contained five large steam pumps within its red brick structure, featuring grand arched windows and terra cotta decorations throughout the exterior.
Completed in 1891 under architect Frank Freeman's direction, the station supplied water to Brooklyn until the city's annexation into New York City in 1898.
The building demonstrated the late 19th-century architectural movement that incorporated medieval European design elements into American public infrastructure.
The station maintained a capacity to deliver 54 million gallons of water daily before transitioning to emergency-only operations by 1929.
After multiple failed renovation attempts and a damaging fire, the structure was demolished by 2010, with the land now forming part of Brookside Preserve.
Location: New York
Inception: 1891
Architects: Frank Freeman
Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
GPS coordinates: 40.65710,-73.60200
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:48
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