Manistique Pumping Station
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| Location | Deer St., Manistique, Michigan |
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| Coordinates | 45°57′47″N 86°15′6″W / 45.96306°N 86.25167°W |
| Built | 1922 |
| Architect | Fridolf Danielson |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000316[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | October 26, 1981 |
| Designated MSHS | March 19, 1980[2] |
The Manistique Pumping Station is an industrial waterworks building located on Deer Street in Manistique, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1]
In the early part of the 20th century, the city of Manistique expanded and renovated their water system.[3] However, by 1920, the system was deemed inadequate for firefighting. It was recommended that the city borrow $97,000 to build a new 200,000 gallon water tower and pumping station, as well as building a nearby dam and improving the distribution system.[3] A bond was approved by voters, and construction of the tower began in June 1921. The system was finally complete in September 1922.[3]
The system constructed was in use until 1954, when a new pumping station was put into operation.[3] The structure was used for offices and as a comfort station until 1973, when the Schoolcraft Historical Society took the building over.[3] It was placed on the state historical register in 1979 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. The tower currently serves as the Schoolcraft County Museum[4] and part of the Schoolcraft County Historical Park.[3][5]
The tower is notable for the architectural approach to the design of the fundamentally utilitarian structure.[6]
