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Fairmount Water Works

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Sitting elegantly at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Fairmount Water Works (1812-1860) is a legendary landmark in Philadelphia. Its huge water wheels, turbines and pumps were housed in a series of buildings that resemble Greek temples, and are located on the banks of the Schuylkill River. In the 19th century, the Water Works and its gardens was one of the top three most visited sites in North America. The Fairmount Water Works stopped pumping water in 1909. Today, it houses an interpretive education center with interactive exhibits and the award winning Water Works Restaurant and Lounge. You can either dine in the restaurant or sit outside and enjoy a great view of the Schuylkill River and Boathouse Row.

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    Fairmount Water Works

    1 Boathouse Row
    Philadelphia, PA 19130

    Phone: 215-236-9000   |   Official Website

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    09/10/11	2011 Pennsylvania Coast Day Fairmount Water Works
    04/02/11- 04/30/11	April Events at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Fairmount Water Works
    03/12/11- 03/27/11	Go Green This Month at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Fairmount Water Works
    01/08/11	Science Saturdays and Matinee Sundays at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Fairmount Water Works
    12/05/10	Mill Creek Farm Benefit Party Fairmount Water Works
    12/04/10- 12/26/10	Sand, Stone, 'Cool' Movies and More Fairmount Water Works
    11/06/10- 11/28/10	FWWIC Free Family Events Fairmount Water Works
    10/02/10- 10/31/10	FWWIC Free Family Events Fairmount Water Works
    06/12/10	Art in the Open Philadelphia: Family Kite-Making Fairmount Water Works
    12/04/09- 12/13/09	Holiday Tours of the Fairmount Park Historic Houses Fairmount Water Works