Documentary History of American Water-works

Introduction Historical Background Chronology Geography Biography Technology Ownership and Financing General Bibliography
South Atlantic States
Virginia Salem

Salem, Virginia

Salem was incorporated as a town in 1806 and as an independent city in 1967.

The town built a water works in 1876 that pumped water to an elevated reservoir

Water service is provided the City of Salem.


References
1883 Salem from Engineering News 10:39 (January 27, 1883)

1888 "Salem," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 1.

1890 "Salem," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 2.

1891 "Salem," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 3.

1897 "Salem," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 4.







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