Description: Photo album documenting 1926 construction of 5 million gallon reservoir near Pittsburgh Title: Photo album documenting 1926 construction of 5 million gallon reservoir near Pittsburgh Publication: (Pittsburgh): C. G. Wright, (1926) Description: Hardcover. Oblong quarto, 14.5 x 8.5 inches, cloth binder housing 14 photographs, linen backed, 13 of which combine 2 photos for panoramic views that measure 18 x 7.5 inches; the 14th is 9 x 7.5 inches. Typewritten captions on versos. The first one has the purple ink stamp of the photographer, C. G. Wright. One of the photos has a billboard in it, identifying the reservoir as being built by Pittsburgh contractors as reserve water supply for General Electric, Cement Gun Co., Fred Bruner Company and L. Hays Gott & Company. All of those companies had offices downtown but this reservoir looks like it was built in a rural setting: we've spent a good deal of time researching this and can't identify where this was built. From the dates on the photos, construction probably started in spring 1926 and was completed by December of that year. Photos are in very good condition and document the digging, lining, engineering, and filling of the reservoir. At 5,000,000 gallons it is miniscule compared to the capacity of the Highland Park Reservoir (125M gallons). Very good. Seller ID: H35721 Subject: Photography RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 151 USD
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Publisher: C. G. Wright
Year Printed: 1926
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
