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Statistics Showing Growth of the Water Works System of the City of Chicago From 1854 Until 1904 (Chicago Department of Public Works Annual Report, 1904)
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Statistics Showing Growth of the Water Works System of the City of Chicago From 1854 Until 1904 (Chicago Department of Public Works Annual Report, 1904)
The Chicago water system grew dramatically over the course of the nineteenth century. In 1858, there were over 72 miles of water pipe and 4000 water taps (both public fountains and private connections) in the infant system. By 1904 the network had grown to more than 1978 miles and 300,000 taps.

Creator: City of Chicago Department of Public Works
Source: Ann Keating

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