Photograph- Section of old wooden pipe on Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks. Pipe is said to be about 130 years old and was formerly used to carry water to old still house that still stands on the farm. The wood is in good condition, pipe was joined by tapering one end and running this into the next section. The joint was tightened with iron bands. Modern piping has now been substituted.
Photograph- Section of old wooden pipe on Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks. Pipe is said to be about 130 years old and was formerly used to carry water to old still house that still stands on the farm. The wood is in good condition, pipe was joined by tapering one end and running this into the next section. The joint was tightened with iron bands. Modern piping has now been substituted.
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Section of old wooden pipe on Joseph Esbenshade farm at Ronks. Pipe is said to be about 130 years old and was formerly used to carry water to old still house that still stands on the farm. The wood is in good condition, pipe was joined by tapering one end and running this into the next section. The joint was tightened with iron bands. Modern piping has now been substituted.
