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Waterworks Valve House [B 9930] • Photograph

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Summary

Waterworks Valve House on the corner of Dequetteville and North Terrace. Contained control valves for the city supply of water from Thorndon Park and Hope Valley Reservoirs. Erected in 1857. In 1974 the Engineering and Water Supply Department decided to transfer its operations elsewhere. The Valve House was relocated and rebuilt using the original materials. This was completed 6 December 1982 and the structure is the only reminder of the workshops and works depot which once covered 3.5 acres. The building in the photograph shows a uniquely shaped structure of bluestone with brick quions with diamond shaped latticed glass in the windows. The front part of the building is octagonal and an ornate drinking fountain stands outside. The whole property is surrounded by a white picket fence set into brick pillars on a low wall.

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Physical description

Photograph; 21.3 cm x 15.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

1937

Collections

Part of Adelaide Views Collection
Part of Waterworks Valve House Collection

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Digitisation information

Date

30/11/2005

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3,240 x 2,349 pixels (7.6 MP)

Size

7.64 MB

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