EARLY WATER WORKS BUILDING, KENTUCKY

Lancaster's Water Works Building -- Vacant

What was that building used for is a common question when one first observes it. It so happens that this 1800s water works building has a history of protecting the town of Lancaster, Kentucky during its early beginnings.

 As a fairly young settlement in the 1800s there was a need for an organized effort to provide water to Lancaster for fighting fires. As a result a small nearby water reservoir in the countryside was put into use providing water to the pumps inside the water works building. From there the water was pulled up through the building's pumps and then out again  --  pumping through a lone water main which traveled about a few miles into the town of Lancaster. There the water use was reserved for the early fire fighters of the town.  

It now sits empty in a green space area -- providing beauty while still initiating queries from observers as to what the building was used for originally -- no markers identify it.

Deteriorating door frame and door. 
Otherwise the building appears to be in fairly good shape. 

HISTORIC CHIMNEY GATHERING IN LANCASTER

These rooftops accent four historic chimneys that stand tall against the blue sky. The top spikey object to the right is from a church across the street -- it's a spire. The buildings were built in the 1800s. 

Although this photo was taken in color it took on an almost monotone quality when I developed it in lightroom. I liked these gray tones for these old grand ladies and their chimneys.

HISTORIC ALLEYWAY

Chaotic materials clash with use, time, and mother nature, assembling industrial beauty in this old alleyway in historic Lancaster, Kentucky.

WINDOW PEEKING

RESTORATION IN PROGRESS IN HISTORIC CITY BUILDING

LANCASTER, KENTUCKY

(DID YOU EVER HAVE THE URGE TO PEEK INSIDE TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON?)