Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1897 — Waterworks Work. [ARTICLE]

Waterworks Work.

The work on the foundation of the power house which began Monday, is being pushed with so much expedition that it will be nearly half done by tonight. Its usual depth is about 5 feet, but around the southeast portion where the ground is wet and soft, it is 7 or 8 feet. The excavation for the foundation of the smoke-stack is nearly completed. The cut through the river bed, at Washington st. is making excellent progress. The first material for the plant arrived today, consisting of a large quantity of large valves. Five carloads of pipes were shipped some days ago, and are expected to arrive at any time. The work of laying the pipes will begin pext week.