The report offers a detailed, historical look at the Dedham Water Company’s plant and the town’s option to own it. It explains how the system was built, what it includes, and the financial questions involved in a potential purchase.
This edition highlights the plant’s major components—pumping stations, standpipes, and extensive piping—along with the costs already invested and the town’s current rental payments. It also presents the committee’s assessment of value, risk, and the steps a town would need to follow if ownership were transferred.
- What’s in the water system: pumps, standpipes, engines, boilers, and miles of piping.
- How the plant was financed, operated, and evaluated for value.
- The proposed paths for town ownership, including purchase, appraisal, and financing options.
- The practical implications for future water supply, rates, and local governance.
Ideal for readers of local history, civic planning, and early public works.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history and relevance of Dedham's water infrastructure, chronicling the struggles and successes of establishing a centralized supply for the community. Detailing the initial construction, expansion, and ongoing maintenance of the waterworks, the author offers key insights into the development of a reliable water supply. Covering topics such as the acquisition of land and water rights, public-private partnerships, and the role of technology in water management, this book provides a comprehensive account of a critical aspect of Dedham's history and lays bare the challenges and triumphs of bringing running water to a growing town. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332534685_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332534685
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332534685
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 58 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.12 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1332534686
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
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