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#Pittston Water Supply #History – Charles McCarthy Collection

This article starts in the 1800’s and then moves as far as the very early twentieth century. It talks about trenches dug in the area, marine engineers brought in, reservoirs built and holding dams erected. It also mentions several of the water companies. This item is from the digitized Charles…

Early River Crossing #History Charles McCarthy Collection

Another interesting article from Mr. McCarthy on how early settlers crossed the river, beginning in the 1780’s. The article continues through the colonial period and then into the early twentieth century. We really need to show thanks to Mr. Tom Weeks for spending months organizing, laying out, and scanning hundreds…

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#Pittston Water Supply #History – Charles McCarthy Collection

Early River Crossing #History Charles McCarthy Collection

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