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Damen Avenue Bridge pumping station ???
Posted by:
stevegeer
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Date: March 20, 2010 02:20PM
Just next to the Damen Avenue Bridge there is an old building with a smokestack. I was wondering what it was and when it was built? There is a pic here. I always assumed it was a pumping station but have been unable to find any information about it.
Re: Damen Avenue Bridge pumping station ???
Posted by:
nvaughn
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Date: March 20, 2010 03:03PM
I believe you are referring to the power plant/boiler house connected to the CHA Lathrop Homes, which were built in 1937 or 1938 (or so).
Interior photo:
[www.flickr.com]
Aerial photo--the power plant is visible in the lower right:
[www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org]
Interior photo:
[www.flickr.com]
Aerial photo--the power plant is visible in the lower right:
[www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org]
Re: Damen Avenue Bridge pumping station ???
Posted by:
stevegeer
()
Date: March 20, 2010 03:17PM
Thanks for the info and the links to the photos. It's nice to see what it looks like inside.
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