Item 82231 - Munjoy Hill Reservoir Break, Portland, 1893
- Item 82231 - Munjoy Hill Reservoir Break, Portland, 1893
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- Item 82231
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Image Info This image shows the Munjoy Hill Reservoir being rebuilt after it burst in 1893.
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The Munjoy Hill Reservoir was completed in 1889 and had a capacity of 20 millions gallons. Because of a defective overflow, the reservoir burst on August 6, 1893. The break sent millions of gallons of water downhill, destroying four homes and killing four people. The reservoir was restrengthened and rebuilt, and was maintained until 1970.
