Part-3 Construction Details for Old River Station

Learn about the amazing engineering and construction details for building the Old River Pumping Station at the Greater Cincinnati Water Works beginning in 1822. The water Works is proud to have received the National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Award for Old River Station and for advancements in water treatment using rapid sand filtration.

[@martin1517]

Great history! Thanks for sharing.

[@torquetrain8963]

Steam engine efficiency is unparalleled. These engines are superior in every way. People this day and age would be wise to apply themselves to understand these extremely useful and amazing engines. Thank you so much for sharing. Water is the essence of life. Matthias Baldwin, a devout Christian and engineer knew this.

[@scowell]

I believe the mule-scoop rig was called a 'fresno'. Thanks for giving us an update... still hoping for a tour someday!

[@CincinnatTripleSteam]

Thanks, never heard that term. We are back open again as of 4-2-2022 and the tour schedule is on the website. Maybe see you someday :)

[@Alexander661]

Absolutely wonderful videos. Thank you for creating these. I did notice one discrepancy. At 5:27, what is mistakenly identified as the Roebling bridge is actually the suspension bridge at Wheeling. The reference still works though obviously. The river was known to be as low in Cincinnati at times.

[@CincinnatTripleSteam]

Hey thanks for catching that Alex. Bummer, I should have caught that, it's so obvious. I have a shot of the Roebling that looks similar. Clearly not paying attention. Thanks again, Lee

[@Alexander661]

@@CincinnatTripleSteam Having watched everything that you’ve researched and put out, you have nothing to apologize for. This is important work and it is very much appreciated. Hopefully one day I’ll get to see the station for myself….