City of Winchester, Public Buildings and Grounds, City Water Works Pipe Sketches, 1894

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Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Preferred citation:

Public Buildings and Grounds, Water Works Pipe Sketches, 1894. Local government records collection, City of Winchester (Va.) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Winchester (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Public Buildings and Grounds, Water Works Pipe Sketches, 1894. Local government records collection, City of Winchester (Va.) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

City of Winchester (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Water Works Pipe Sketches, 1894, includes nine sheets depicting street layouts and underlying city water mains, pipes, hydrants, and blow-off valves.

Biographical / historical:

City of Winchester, in Frederick County was first known as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, upon establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874. It was enlarged by annexation from Frederick County in 1970.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Winchester (Va.).
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1.35 cu. ft. (1 box)