HFF Everyone. 2nd Canal de Isabel II main water deposit, 1879.
The water company, Canal de Isabel II, had to keep up with Madrid's expanding population and water needs and constructed reservoirs (in the Mountains of Madrid), canals and aqueducts throught the 19th century. The first main deposit was amost in the centre of the city and opened in 1858. This is the second and the third was opened in 1905 (I have posted shots of its water tower). Since the 1950s, the water system has expanded exponentially. Deposits I, II and III have long been defunct. This is being transformed into a park and could open soon, Covid-19 permitting.
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Taken on Thursday September 24, 2020
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Posted on Thursday September 24, 2020
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Joe, Son of the Rock said:
Andy Rodker said:
Whether the new park opens in the forseeable future, who can tell? I really hope so!
Roger (Grisly) said:
HFF and a lovely weekend.
Andy Rodker replied to Roger (Grisly):
Peter Castell said:
Andy Rodker replied to Peter Castell:
Have a good weekend yourself.
David G Johnson said:
Cheers from Dj.
Andy Rodker replied to David G Johnson:
;o)
Ste said:
Wishing you an HFF and hope you have a good and safe weekend
Best wishes ... Steve
Andy Rodker replied to Ste:
Best wishes,
Andy
Ecobird said:
HFF and have a good weekend
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Jean said:
Jenny McIntyre said:
Andy Rodker said:
Jenny,
Thank you both.
But the transformation may stall again for a long time time, although I hope not!