Clifton Park Valve House, Gothic revival structure in Baltimore, United States
Clifton Park Valve House is an octagonal stone building in Baltimore that regulated water between two lakes. It displays Romanesque archways and Gothic windows along with an elaborate roof structure made of iron.
The building was constructed in 1887 by Baltimore City Water Department to control water circulation between Lake Montebello and Lake Clifton. This construction marked a key step forward in 19th-century water supply technology.
The name comes from the nearby Clifton Park, and the building reflects an era when such structures shaped the city's character. Visitors can still see the careful craftsmanship of the Victorian period in its details.
The building sits on Saint Lo Drive and is now a ruin managed by the Department of Recreation and Parks. Visitors should be aware that the structure is in a deteriorated condition and safety comes first.
The building blends medieval architectural elements with modern steel roof trusses, showing an unusual combination of the past and technological progress. This fusion was noteworthy in the 1880s and shows how engineers then pursued artistic goals too.
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