This restored 1850 waterworks plant houses the great John Inglis pumping engine built in Toronto, Ontario and accepted by the City of Kingston, March 1897. At 43 revolutions per minute (RPM)it could pump 5,000,000 imperial gallons of water in 24 hours. Displays tell of the role that steam played in the 19th century.
Location:
23 Ontario Street, Kingston Ontario
Telephone
613-546-4696
Other History nearby:
(Napanee) Allan MacPherson House and Park
(Clayton) Antique Boat Museum
(Kingston) Bellevue House National Historic Site
(Alexandria Bay) Boldt Castle
(Gananoque) Boldt Castle
(Brockville) Brockville Museum
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04/11 Coming to The Kingston area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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