Lancaster, Pa. Stand Pipe at Reservoir Park. The water supply of Lancaster is obtained from Conestoga Creek, and is unlimited quantity and exceptional purity. A pumping station with a capacity of 20,000,000 gallons per day forces the water to two reservoirs whence it is distributed through more than 60 miles of mains. The water plant is valued at over $1,000,000.
Provenance
Two copies - one is from the Slaymaker Collection.
Lancaster, Pa. Williamson Park-Conestoga from Indian Rock. This most attractive pleasure resort abounds in magnificent views, comprising glimpses of the Susquehanna, the York County and Welsh Mountains and rich outlying farming lands. Here, too, is a stretch of Conestoga Creek from which the city derives its water supply.
"Your card received O.K. Glad you are having a good time We expect to leave here Monday. Neglected to copy your last so will have to send this to your home. Hoping you are well
"Aug. 21, 1913 Dear sister - received your postal. i had wrote i was looking for an answer. all real well. hope you are well expect to get over before long. will write a letter later. its not quite so warm any more. good by Mrs. T. Sangrey"
