Old PhotosTake a trip back in time with these wonderful old photographs of the plant under construction. Circa 1956-1957. Click on the photos to view a larger version. File sizes are provided for your convenience. |
![]() The site of the plant in the very begining. (28K) |
![]() The site being prepared for construction. (19K) |
![]() Cool picture of old truck and the hole being dug for the plant.This would be the clearwell today. (33K) |
![]() The fence out front with the name of all the people involved in the construction. (46K) |
![]() Plant under construction. (33K) |
![]() Construction continues. (26K) |
![]() Laying pipe. (18K) |
![]() Old cement truck. (22K) |
![]() Heavy equipment with view of old tavern where the bowling alley and the market place is today. (18K) |
Some more recent photos of the plant.
![]() Manager, Jerry Higgins pointing out aspects of a model of the filter. (19K) |
![]() The "magic" faucet! (28K) |
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The flood of 1989. |
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A recent class tour of the plant
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114 Booster Station demolished by truck - October 1996
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Line break in Blacksburg - June 3, 1993. South Main St.
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