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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
2
The city council approved a compressed air waterworks plan at a total cost of 29500 dollars. It includes 6 miles of mains and 49 users, with two 20 horsepower engines and two air tanks, delivering 80 foot hydrant reach and 250 psi tested piping.
The Henry waterworks plant on the Illinois river bank features a 42 by 42 foot pressed brick building with two steel pneumatic storage tanks, two 20 horsepower engines, and six high capacity water pumps. National Construction Co led by J L White completed the system at a total cost of 29500 dollars and the city recently accepted the work after extensive fire hose tests showing pressure over long distances.
Test shows two streams thrown 76 feet high after 100 feet of hose. Water rose above the flag staff on Butebings Linncoln Co building. It demonstrates a strengthened fire fighting system with large, powerful streams. Citizens approved the improvements and durability of the plant and water supply.
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