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Shreveport Water Works Museum and its collection
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The Shreveport Waterworks Pumping Station, also known as the McNeil Street Pump Station, is a historic water pumping station located at 142 North Common Street in Shreveport, Louisiana. This site is not just a museum, but a piece of history that has been preserved for the public to explore and learn from. It offers a unique insight into the evolution of water pumping technology over the past century.
Century's Worth of Water Pumping Equipment
The Shreveport Water Works Museum, housed in the historic Shreveport Waterworks Pumping Station, showcases a century's worth of water pumping equipment. It holds the distinction of being the nation's last steam-powered waterworks facility when it ceased operations in 1980. Visitors can see the equipment in its original setting, providing a unique perspective on the history of waterworks technology.
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