Ottawa Waterworks Building facts for kids
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Ottawa Waterworks Building
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Front of the waterworks
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1035 E. 3rd St., Ottawa, Ohio |
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| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1904 |
| Architect | Board of Public Affairs for the Village of Ottawa |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001519 |
| Added to NRHP | September 13, 1976 |
The Ottawa Waterworks Building is a very old building in Ottawa, Ohio. It was built in 1904. This building was the first place in Putnam County to pump water for the town. It helped Ottawa get its own water system. In the beginning, it held machines that pumped water from wells.
About the Building
The Ottawa Waterworks Building has one floor. It is made of brick and sits on a strong stone base. The roof is covered with ceramic tiles. The building also has nice stone and wood decorations.
How it was Used
This building was Ottawa's main water pumping station for about 70 years. It was used until a new waterworks was built in the mid-1970s. Since then, the old building has been used to store equipment. It holds spare parts for the town's water system.
A Historic Landmark
In 1976, the Ottawa Waterworks Building became a National Historic Place. It was chosen for two main reasons. First, its design is a great example of a public building from that time. Second, it was the very first water pumping station in the area. This makes it an important part of Putnam County's history. Today, you can find the Waterworks Building in a town park.
