简单介绍
Ever wonder where your water comes from?
Before you say “from the tap,” think again. It had to get to the tap from somewhere. But where?
And how?
That’s where we come in.
The Waterworks Museum is located on the
site of the original Chestnut Hill Reservoir and pumping station. By the 1880’s, Boston’s water system
couldn’t keep up with the
rapid growth of the city and its water needs. Chestnut Hill was identified as
the location for a new reservoir and main pumping station. The original station
was built in 1887, but by the 1890’s, it was clear that demand had quickly outstripped the ability to
transport sufficient water. The need for more water resulted in the
installation of increasingly powerful (and enormous!) pumping engines, which
operated every day until the 1970’s, when the
site was taken offline, and Boston’s water supply shifted to the Quabbin Reservoir. The Chestnut Hill
Reservoir, however, is still used as a back-up source of water in case of
emergencies.
So why visit us?
We tell some important regional stories
about clean water, health, people, brilliant engineers, and magnificent
architecture. Our stories tell how Boston grew to be the city it is today.
You can explore the remarkable machinery,
wonder at the massive wrenches that kept the pumps running, and marvel at the
beautiful architecture. You can take a walking tour of the Chestnut Hill
Reservoir, the centerpiece of an extraordinary landscaping project, or venture
out on an all-day bus excursion, led by experts on all things water-related.
You can attend special events, talks, or if you are a teacher, visit with a school
group. In the future, you will be able to hear podcasts of some of our events!
If that’s not enough, come because it’s a fun way to learn about your city’s history!
WINTER HOURS
(Jan 1 - March 31)
Wed-Sun: 11am-4pm
SUMMER HOURS
(April 1 - Dec 31)
Wed: 11am-9pm
Th-Sun: 11am-4pm
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地址
2450
Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02467
