N&W Concrete Water Tanks

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Concrete tank at Wilcoe Yard is still standing.

 

Alex Schust

 

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Hello All,

I am working on a project on the historical evolution of water purification
techniques by chemists and railroad personnel in the early to mid 20th
century. In addition I am also looking at the architectural changes in
railroad water tank design and construction in wood and steel (and hopefully
concrete). Does anyone know if any of the N&W concrete tanks are still
standing and could be studied and photographed? In the past I have studied
photos of some of these unique structures in the N&W archives. Any
information about concrete structures that are still trackside would be
greatly appreciated. 

Contact me either through this list-serve or off list if you like. 

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Gerard

Gerard J. Fitzgerald

Department of History and Art History 
George Mason University

gfitzge2 at gmu.edu

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