Introduction | Historical Background | Chronology | Geography | Biography | Technology | Ownership and Financing | General Bibliography |
Pacific
States |
Washington | Olympia |
Olympia was incorporated in 1859.
The first waterworks were
built by the Olympia Water Company in 1866.
The waterworks are currently owned by the H & R Waterworks, Inc.
References
1882 Olympia
from "The Water-Supply of Certain Cities and Towns of the United States,"
by Walter G. Elliot, C. E., Ph. D.
1884 Olympia, Engineering News, 11:164 (April 5, 1884)
1888 "Olympia," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 1.
1890 "Olympia," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 2.
1891 "Olympia," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 3.
1897 "Olympia," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 4.
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