Steam water pump drawing water from well on West Saanich Rd.
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Title
Steam water pump drawing water from well on West Saanich Rd.
Subject
Observatory Hill, construction
Description
The water used during construction was obtained from a well drilled on the site. This proved to be more practical than hauling water up the hill.
Creator
Edgar Fleming
Publisher
National Research Council Canada
Date
ca. 1915
Collection
Citation
Edgar Fleming, “Steam water pump drawing water from well on West Saanich Rd.,” Herzberg Archives, accessed March 15, 2026, https://archival.astroherzberg.org/items/show/139.