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Philadelpia’s First Drinking Fountain
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Philadelpia’s First Drinking Fountain
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May 26, 2020
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Esto Perpetua
This was the site of Philly’s first public drinking fountain. Built in 1854 for passersby enjoying the beautiful Wissahickon Gorge, it was sealed a hundred years later because of water pollution.
Esto Perpetua
This was the site of Philly’s first public drinking fountain. Built in 1854 for passersby enjoying the beautiful Wissahickon Gorge, it was sealed a hundred years later because of water pollution.
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Elevation 120 m
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