Fairmount Water Works
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Fairmount Water Works is a historic municipal waterworks complex and landmark site featuring architecture dating back to 1812. long_description_potoo
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Sep 16·4:30 PM
WALKING THE SCHUYLKILL John Brady Photography William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American […]
Sep 19·10:00 AM
WALKING THE SCHUYLKILL Photography Exhibition Opening Day September 19, 2026. William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American […]
Sep 26·1:00 PM
The Naked Stark is a partner in movement at Fairmount Water Works. Join us to watch their full-length immersive performance FLOOD, BEGIN AGAIN premiering in the former Kelly Pool, where six dancers propel, cascade, and ebb through the textural landscapes of concrete, river, fabric, and lighting.
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The atmosphere is peaceful and scenic, characterized by the historical stone structures sitting along the riverfront. It serves as a quiet, open-air destination for wandering and viewing the water.ambiance_potoo
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640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Originally designed in 1812, this site served as Philadelphia's second municipal waterworks. The complex remains a significant piece of the city's industrial and architectural history.story_potoo