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The Milwaukee Water Works was established on April 18, 1871. The utility began pumping water from Lake Michigan on Sept. 14, 1874. We are proud to serve as the longest continuously operating water utility in the State of Wisconsin.
The North Point Water Tower
The North Point Fountain in North Point Water Tower Park
Love Rock
A Century of Water Read about the origin and development of the Milwaukee Water Works in "A Century of Milwaukee Water" by Elmer W. Becker, Former Superintendent, 1964-1972. The 29 chapters are divided here in thirds. Find the Table of Contents on page 2.
Milwaukee, A City Built on Water Historian John Gurda explores how the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan spurred Milwaukee's growth. (A production of Wisconsin Eye Public Affairs Network in collaboration with Milwaukee Public Television.)
Origins of the Milwaukee Water Works, by Bruce Jordan. "Milwaukee History," The Magazine of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, Volume 9 Spring, 1986; Number 1. Copyright, 1986 by the Milwaukee County Historical Society
Annual Inspection expedition by the Mayor and Common Council 1895
Enjoy your coffee in a North Point Water Tower commemorative cup!
North Point Water Tower by W. H. Sherman
1914 Truck at City Hall
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