Kentucky Street Reservoir

Kentucky Street Reservoir
The Kentucky Street Reservoir provided drinking water to Clevelanders between 1856 and 1886. Water from Lake Erie was pumped to the reservoir from the Division Avenue pumping station, now the site of the Morgan Water Works.

The 6 million gallon reservoir rose 35 feet above street level. Steps led to a walkway at the reservoir's top, which became a popular promenade affording scenic views of the entire city. The reservoir, however, soon became too small to meet the needs of the growing city. The site became a public park in 1890 and took on its current name -- Fairview Park -- in 1897.

Image courtesy of the Library of Congress
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