1762 Waterworks

Today was Bethlehem Community Day where all the museums were open free of charge. It was a nice opportunity to visit museums we have missed. And luckily the Old Waterworks was open and running. Originally built by the Moravians in 1762 to pump water up the 100 ft (30.5 meter) steep hill through a lead pipe. The water was used for drinking, cooking and fire protection.

It is considered the first municipally pumped water system in the United States. It is also a registered National Historic Landmark.

Techie stuff - really dark inside - ISO 1600 @ 1/10 second handheld.