Worker excavating and cutting old engine foundations, pumping station no. 2, Waterworks Park, Detroit water supply system
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View of worker excavating and cutting old engine foundations for new pump bases and suction pits, pumping station no. 2, Waterworks Park, Detroit water supply system. Printed on front: "City of Detroit. Dept. of Water Supply. Contract no. WW-8. Alterations to pumping station no. 2 for high lift pumps nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12. Water Works Park Station. Contractor: Ray D. Baker contractor, Inc. No. 3. Date: 12-8-59. Photo by Palmer Werner." Typed on back: "Excavating and cutting old engine foundations for new pump bases and suction pits. Completed 55" diameter holes for suction piping in south wall of pump house #2 visible in background."