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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
12
The mayor and council accepted a compressed air waterworks system at a total cost of 29,500 dollars. It includes 6 miles of mains, 45 hydrants in use, and 49 water users to date, with two 20 horsepower engines and two air tanks driving high pressure pumps.
Henrys new waterworks plant on the Illinois riverbank at Edward street is a 42 feet square brick structure with a slate roof and steel ceiling. It houses two 8x86 foot pneumatic storage tanks and two 800,000 gallon rotary pumps powered by two 20 horsepower engines, plus two air compressors. The plant, valued at 29 500 dollars, was tested by the National Construction Co and city fire department with streams up to 136 feet, supplying water for fire protection, street sprinkling, and household use under general taxation.
The image shows the interior of pumping station III with engines and equipment. Two Rotary force pumps sit in the pit behind brass railings, while two gasoline engines are visible. A full description appears under the cut of the water works plant.
Test made February 7 1903 to sound the mains laid across the city by Hutchins Lincoln Co. The two streams reached 75 feet high after 100 feet of hose and surpassed the flag staff height. The display shows large powerful jets, evidence of improved fire fighting capacity and a stronger durable water system.
The city council accepted the compressed air waterworks system from the National Construction Co. The plant at the foot of the hill provides abundant water with strong pressure, delivering multiple streams beyond the contract. Residents gain reliable supply at low cost, in harmony with local progress.
A hydrant test on Richard Street shows a 140 foot water stream from a 1 inch nozzle at 80 psi. Three men struggled to control the flow as the jet towered above nearby houses, proving the compressed air system’s effectiveness, with a clear eastward view down Richard Street.
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