Author: Pittsfield

Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781230050669

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ... Company, on West Housatonic street, rests upon stone abutments which in turn rest upon crib work built of logs. These cribs are decayed, and the bridge is in danger of collapse at any time. We would recommend that new stone abutments be built far enough back upon the banks of the stream to secure a safe foundation. This will widen the water way, and necessitate a new bridge. We would call your attention to the matter, and recommend early action. WATER WORKS. The water works have never been in as good condition as at present. The construction of the new Pontoosuc pipe line has been of advantage to every part of the system in the city. The pressure is more evenly maintained all over the city, and also averages somewhat higher at the city hall. And in most parts of the city a more ample supply is available for both fire and domestic purposes. The new line is so connected with the old portions of the system, and is such a reinforcement of it, that fire hydrants in the city (except in the extreme southern and western portions) are much more valuable for fire protection than heretofore. The automatic pressure recording guage in the city hall has been a reliable tell-tale upon the occurrence of a fire of any magnitude in the city. It recorded the beginning of the use of water by steamers and hose companies, by a drop of six to ten pounds in pressure, and the end, when the pressure returned to the normal figure; but on the night of the recent fire in Burns's block, there was no discoverable difference in the record of the pressure, showing that the new line gives a more ample supply of water on North street. When the projected Dawes avenue line is completed, the same will be true of the southern part of the city. The western portion of the city, ...

Download or read book Municipal Register of the City of Pittsfield written by Pittsfield and published by Rarebooksclub.com. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ... Company, on West Housatonic street, rests upon stone abutments which in turn rest upon crib work built of logs. These cribs are decayed, and the bridge is in danger of collapse at any time. We would recommend that new stone abutments be built far enough back upon the banks of the stream to secure a safe foundation. This will widen the water way, and necessitate a new bridge. We would call your attention to the matter, and recommend early action. WATER WORKS. The water works have never been in as good condition as at present. The construction of the new Pontoosuc pipe line has been of advantage to every part of the system in the city. The pressure is more evenly maintained all over the city, and also averages somewhat higher at the city hall. And in most parts of the city a more ample supply is available for both fire and domestic purposes. The new line is so connected with the old portions of the system, and is such a reinforcement of it, that fire hydrants in the city (except in the extreme southern and western portions) are much more valuable for fire protection than heretofore. The automatic pressure recording guage in the city hall has been a reliable tell-tale upon the occurrence of a fire of any magnitude in the city. It recorded the beginning of the use of water by steamers and hose companies, by a drop of six to ten pounds in pressure, and the end, when the pressure returned to the normal figure; but on the night of the recent fire in Burns's block, there was no discoverable difference in the record of the pressure, showing that the new line gives a more ample supply of water on North street. When the projected Dawes avenue line is completed, the same will be true of the southern part of the city. The western portion of the city, ...