D.C. Water Main Pumping Station facts for kids
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Main Sewerage Pumping Station
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East side of the pumping station
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 Location in Washington, D.C.
Location in the District of Columbia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 125 O Street, SE Washington, D.C. United States |
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| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Clement A. Didden |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| NRHP reference No. | 12000297 |
| Added to NRHP | May 24, 2012 |
The D.C. Water Main Pumping Station (or simply Main Pumping Station) is located at 125 O Street, SE in the Southeast Quadrant of Washington, D.C. on the Anacostia River between the Washington Navy Yard and Nationals Park.
History
The Main Sewage Pumping Station is a historic two-and-a-half-story brick building built 1904–1907 in the Beaux Arts style with Renaissance Revival features. The building was designed by local architect Clement A. Didden. The exterior is of reddish-brown brick with stone decoration, and the structure is formed of steel and concrete. It was influenced by the City Beautiful Movement of city-planning popular in the early 20th century.
The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2012. It continues in use as a sewage pumping station and is manned continuously throughout the year.
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North side of the pumping station
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South side of the pumping station
