Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Courtyard
by Debra Martz
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Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Courtyard
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Debra Martz
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Photograph - Photography
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Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Courtyard by Debra Martz The pumphouse museum is also known as a wonderful birding place with its extensive gardens and lake...which was the main reason for my visit. But in addition to that, the county of Hidalgo has maintained this historic structure in top condition and offers guided or self-guided tours of the steam engine room and more.
From the Texas Historical Commission sign
"Hidalgo irrigation pump plant: The semi-arid lower Rio Grande Valley was productive only for cattle grazing until several steam-powered irrigations systems were established in the early 20th century. In 1909, a steam pump was built to channel Rio Grande Water to about 40,000 acres of land. The Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company installed additional equipment in 1911-12 to increase production to the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo area. Sold to the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District in 1920, the pump plant continued in operation until 1983 when an all-electric plant opened downstream."
Copyright Debra Martz
20181120.
Hidalgo, Texas on the border of Mexico
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December 21st, 2018
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Comments (16)
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations Deb! Your excellent photo has been featured on the homepage of the Showcasing The South group. L
Toni Hopper
Visited from Women Photographers group discussion "Boost the Views 2018." I always love it when photos with historical interest are shared, along with the history of the place!
Debra Martz
Thank you very much for the feature, Karen Silvestri, in your group Lady Photographers and Artists!
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