Documentary History of American Water-works

Introduction Historical Background Chronology Geography Biography Technology Ownership and Financing General Bibliography
Pacific States
Washington Olympia

Olympia, Washington

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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