Water Works Building, LaPorte

La Porte County Historical Society

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Water Works Building

This view shows La Porte's Water Works building, the construction of which was provided for by a city ordinance dating from July 23, 1870. The structure was built in that year, and reflects the popular architecture of the tirne. The tall, narrow windows, round arches and windows, bracketed cornice - all are hallmarks of the Italianate style. The Water Works was built on the southern shore of Lilly Lake, just north of downtown La Porte. Notice the elaborate fountain to show off the water-pumping prowess of the city's new facility.

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La Porte County Historical Society Museum
2405 Indiana Avenue, Suite 1
La Porte, IN 46350
Tel: 219/324-6767
Fax: 219/324-9029

Admission Charge: La Porte County Adult Residents $3
Out-of-county Adult Residents $5
Children/Students 12-17 $3
Commercial bus tour participants $3

Children under 12, La Porte County Historical Society, Inc. members
Time Traveler affiliates, School Tours FREE

OPEN TO PUBLIC
Tuesday thru Saturday
10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M
Handicapped accessible

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