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Old Waterworks

Old Waterworks is a historic place in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001142.

Bethlehem, Northampton County, PennsylvaniaListed June 19, 1972NRIS #72001142★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old Waterworks?

The Bethlehem Waterworks, also known as the Old Waterworks or 1762 Waterworks, is believed to be the oldest pump-powered public water supply in what is now the United States. The pumphouse, which includes original and replica equipment, is located in the Colonial Industrial Quarter of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, between Monocacy Creek and Main Street. It was declared a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1971, an American Water Landmark in 1971, and a National Historic Landmark in 1981.

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Listing details

Name
Old Waterworks
City
Bethlehem
County
Northampton County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
June 19, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001142
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.62044, -75.38308
When was Old Waterworks listed on the National Register?

Old Waterworks was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1972.

Where is Old Waterworks located?

Old Waterworks is located in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.62044, -75.38308. See the map above.

Is Old Waterworks a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Waterworks is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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